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How to get fromDarwin to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly 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
    26h 2m
    R 15,200–42,240

  2. Fly 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 24m
    R 18,575–49,740

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration24h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 11,789Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,244.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 2m

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

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

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