There are 4 ways to get from South America to Alaska by car or plane
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Drive to Tarija, fly to Juneau International Airport
best- Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car
- Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane TJA - JNU
2d 3h$971–2,502Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Juneau International Airport
cheapest- Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car
- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane VVI - JNU
38h 13m$691–2,231Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport
- Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car
- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane VVI - ANC
35h 2m$891–2,931Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Fairbanks
- Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car
- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane VVI - FAI
37h 22m$1,041–2,731
Tarija (TJA) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South America to Alaska is to drive and fly which costs $650 - $2,300 and takes 38h 13m.
The fastest way to get from South America to Alaska is to drive and fly which takes 35h 2m and costs $850 - $3,000.
The distance between South America and Alaska is 7176 miles.
It takes approximately 2 days 3h to get from South America to Alaska, including transfers.
Alaska is 5h behind South America. It is currently 5:22 AM in South America and 12:22 AM in Alaska.
There are 203+ hotels available in Alaska.
What companies run services between South America and Alaska, USA?
There is no direct connection from South America to Alaska. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Juneau International Airport (JNU), walk to Shell Simmons Drive and Glacier Highway, then take the line 3 bus to Federal Building at 9th Street and Glacier Avenue. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Juneau International Airport (JNU), walk to Shell Simmons Drive and Glacier Highway, then take the line 3 bus to Federal Building at 9th Street and Glacier Avenue.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tarija to Juneau International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,400
Flights from Tarija to Juneau International Airport via Cochabamba, Viru Viru International Airport, Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 58m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,500
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 13m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,400
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Lima, Los Angeles, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 23m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,400
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Bogota, Houston, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Lima, Houston, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Panama City, Houston, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,100
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Fairbanks via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 13m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,600
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