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How to get fromTampa to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TPA - CPT
    20h 54m
    R 10,142–34,166

  2. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane GNV - CPT
    26h 26m
    R 9,982–32,718

  3. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane MCO - CPT
    26h 1m
    R 10,070–20,997

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SRQ - CPT
    23h 33m
    R 12,278–42,412

  5. Train to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Delandtrain train
    2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DAB - CPT
    28h 54m
    R 13,851–46,555

Tampa (TPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,687.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 54m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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