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How to get fromPapeete to South Americaby plane, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Papeete to South America by plane, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane PPT - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    42h 19m
    $946–2,924

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane PPT - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    39h 40m
    $832–2,525

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MOZ - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d
    $1,208–3,038

  4. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane PPT - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    44h 16m
    $957–2,910

  5. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane PPT - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $1,330–4,041

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration32h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$876Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,335.9 km
  • Duration: 42h 19m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and South America?

There is no direct connection from Papeete to South America. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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