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How to get fromChristchurch to Cape Townby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Cape Town by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CHC - CPT
    26h 15m
    R 15,158–33,178

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to George Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane CHC - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    37h 22m
    R 12,623–41,788

  3. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HKK - CPT
    40h 9m
    R 13,624–42,048

  4. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NSN - CPT
    37h 34m
    R 16,053–56,744

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ZQN - CPT
    34h 35m
    R 14,434–49,199

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration24h 52mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,913Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,037.8 km
  • Duration: 26h 15m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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