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How to get fromPanama to South Americaby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly David to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane DAV - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    26h 31m
    $493–1,714

  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 42m
    $310–950

  3. Fly David to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from David (DAV) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane DAV - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    22h 57m
    $433–1,534

  4. 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 8m
    $420–870

David (DAV) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration21h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,392.6 km
  • Duration: 26h 31m

What companies run services between Panama and South America?

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

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