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How to get fromCancún to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cancún to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane CUN - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    30h 10m
    $352–1,217

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CUN - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    25h 31m
    $312–987

  3. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane CUN - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    30h 12m
    $352–1,117

  4. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane CUN - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    38h 29m
    $582–1,887

Cancún International Airport (CUN) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,857.8 km
  • Duration: 30h 10m

What companies run services between Cancún, Mexico and South America?

There is no direct connection from Cancún to South America. However, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, walk to Cancún International Airport (CUN) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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