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How to get fromDarwin to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Darwin to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Darwin International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DRW - CPT
    25h 7m
    R 15,250–45,300

  2. Bus to Kununurra, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Kununurrabus bus
    2. Fly from Kununurra (KNX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane KNX - CPT
    35h 7m
    R 16,899–48,830

  3. Fly Darwin International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DRW - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    33h 29m
    R 18,575–55,740

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration24h 14mAverage Duration
TicketR 12,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,244.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 7m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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