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How to get fromToronto to Cape Townby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Cape Town by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane YTZ - CPT
    18h 12m
    R 15,438–36,047

  2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane YYZ - CPT
    20h 20m
    R 9,250–16,160

  3. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane BUF - CPT
    23h 35m
    R 14,598–45,962

  4. Train to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ROC - CPT
    25h 49m
    R 12,190–43,621

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR 9,185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,137 km
  • Duration: 18h 12m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Cape Town, South Africa?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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