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How to get fromSantiago to Cape Townby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SCL - CPT
    15h 12m
    R 13,147–19,167

  2. Bus to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    2. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MDZ - CPT
    22h 17m
    R 8,865–26,366

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,999.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Cape Town, South Africa?

LATAM Chile and South African Airways fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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