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How to get fromSunnyvale to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunnyvale 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
    27h 49m
    R 9,857–33,420

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SFO - CPT
    27h 45m
    R 16,490–25,602

  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
    27h 57m
    R 10,400–34,733

  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 3m
    R 10,510–36,788

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration25h 39mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,903Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,490.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 49m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, 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) once daily.

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