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How to get fromPalo Alto to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Palo Alto to Cape Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SJC - CPT
    28h 9m
    R 10,231–36,267

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SFO - CPT
    27h 35m
    R 14,332–25,411

  3. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SMF - CPT
    28h 15m
    R 11,875–39,681

  4. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane OAK - CPT
    36h 14m
    R 11,415–38,676

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration25h 44mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,501.3 km
  • Duration: 28h 9m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

Delta and Safair fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 6 times a week.

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