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How to get fromCharleston to Cape Townby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Cape Town by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CHS - CPT
    21h 7m
    R 9,716–31,506

  2. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MYR - CPT
    28h 40m
    R 9,106–29,886

  3. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HHH - CPT
    23h 52m
    R 9,914–32,570

  4. Train to Savannah, fly

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SAV - CPT
    25h 10m
    R 14,326–45,146

  5. Bus, bus to Columbia, fly

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Laurel Sumter Eastbus bus
    3. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CAE - CPT
    27h 59m
    R 23,044–76,514

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,606Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,722.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 7m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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