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How to get fromIceland to South Americaby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane KEF - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    39h 34m
    $924–2,486

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane KEF - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    35h 8m
    $644–2,136

  3. Fly to Tarija, drive

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane KEF - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    42h 28m
    $769–2,706

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane KEF - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    45h 54m
    $654–1,766

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Bonito Airport (BYO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration24h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$832Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Iceland to South America.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,855.7 km
  • Duration: 39h 34m

What companies run services between Iceland and South America?

There is no direct connection from Iceland to South America. However, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF Brottfarir / Departures, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the line 55 bus to KEF Brottfarir / Departures, walk to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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