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How to get fromPanama City to South Americaby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane BLB - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    24h 41m
    $457–1,430

  2. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Tarija, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane PTY - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    25h 36m
    $318–998

  3. Fly Tocumen International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PTY - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    22h 2m
    $508–868

  4. Fly Panama Pacific International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane BLB - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    21h 27m
    $387–1,050

Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,305 km
  • Duration: 24h 41m

What companies run services between Panama City, Panama and South America?

There is no direct connection from Panama City to South America. However, you can take the taxi to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, walk to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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