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How to get fromSydney to Cape Townby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Cape Town by plane, car, bus, or train

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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
    21h
    R 11,497–17,576

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

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane OAG - CPT
    25h 16m
    R 14,780–48,065

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CBR - CPT
    26h 25m
    R 12,716–36,009

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NTL - CPT
    27h 44m
    R 13,395–39,514

  5. 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
    32h 7m
    R 12,822–36,016

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,068Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,021.2 km
  • Duration: 21h

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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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