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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Cape Townby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cape Town by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SYD - CPT
    18h 37m
    R 10,711–16,799

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney-Airport-SYD to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane OAG - CPT
    24h 15m
    R 12,630–39,882

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane SYD - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    29h 14m
    R 10,752–33,292

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,426Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Cape Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,009 km
  • Duration: 18h 37m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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