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How to get fromNew Zealand to South Americaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from New Zealand 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
    44h 50m
    $501–1,214

  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 31m
    $451–1,084

  3. Fly Wellington to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane WLG - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    44h 56m
    $505–1,237

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane CHC - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    45h 12m
    $533–1,333

  5. Fly Tauranga Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TRG - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    41h 58m
    $554–1,346

  6. Fly Palmerston to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PMR - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    45h 17m
    $642–1,632

  7. 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
    $551–1,361

  8. 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
    $491–1,164

Auckland (AKL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration32h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,555 km
  • Duration: 44h 50m

What companies run services between New Zealand and South America?

There is no direct connection from New Zealand to South America. However, you can 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 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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