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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Cape Town by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TPA - CPT
    20h 33m
    R 7,733–28,277

  2. 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
    21h 25m
    R 8,370–29,503

  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
    25h 25m
    R 8,442–28,362

  4. Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly

    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
    25h 56m
    R 8,747–30,031

  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
    29h 20m
    R 9,432–31,099

  6. Train to Jacksonville, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane JAX - CPT
    26h 52m
    R 9,928–30,670

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,877Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,688.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 33m

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

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

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