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How to get fromSouth America to Cape Townby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from South America to Cape Town by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TJA - CPT
    23h 48m
    R 10,749–28,775

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane VVI - CPT
    26h 21m
    R 11,554–29,216

  3. Drive to Bonito Airport, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Bonito Airport (BYO)car car
    2. Fly from Bonito Airport (BYO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BYO - CPT
    26h 57m
    R 12,083–33,980

  4. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SRE - CPT
    31h 46m
    R 13,805–32,578

Tarija (TJA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
TicketR 9,480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,655.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from South America to Cape Town. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town.

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