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How to get fromCape Town to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane CPT - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    36h 23m
    $577–1,618

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CPT - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    28h 38m
    $517–1,338

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane CPT - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 1h
    $627–1,788

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane CPT - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    39h 35m
    $567–1,468

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration30h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,655.9 km
  • Duration: 36h 23m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and South America?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to South America. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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