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How to get fromAuckland to South Americaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to South America by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane AKL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    45h 16m
    $495–1,217

  2. Fly Auckland to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane AKL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    42h 57m
    $465–1,087

  3. Fly Auckland to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane AKL - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 7h
    $975–2,387

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane WRE - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    47h 29m
    $561–1,361

  5. Fly Auckland to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane AKL - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d
    $505–1,267

  6. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane KKE - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d
    $574–1,381

Auckland (AKL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration32h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,574.4 km
  • Duration: 45h 16m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and South America?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to South America. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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