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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 Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane KEF - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    43h 28m
    $769–2,606

  2. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    41h 54m
    $604–1,866

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    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
    38h 29m
    $924–3,386

  4. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    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 53m
    $644–2,136

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration36h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$728Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,720.2 km
  • Duration: 43h 28m

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 Tarija (TJA), 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 Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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