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How to get fromJohannesburg to South Americaby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane JNB - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    41h
    $593–1,538

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane JNB - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    31h 41m
    $523–1,358

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane JNB - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    47h 39m
    $643–1,708

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane JNB - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    45h 37m
    $573–1,488

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration33h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,808.3 km
  • Duration: 41h

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and South America?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to South America. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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