There are 4 ways to get from South America to Alaska by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$1,021–2,702Drive 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 7m$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
36h 39m$1,091–2,931Drive 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
2d$991–2,731
Tarija (TJA) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South America to Alaska is to drive and fly which costs $650 - $2,300 and takes 38h 7m.
The fastest way to get from South America to Alaska is to drive and fly which takes 36h 39m and costs $1,000 - $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 1:46 PM in South America and 8:46 AM in Alaska.
There are 208+ 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 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,600
Flights from Tarija to Juneau International Airport via Cochabamba, Viru Viru International Airport, Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 59m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,700
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 14m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Lima, Los Angeles, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 24m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,400
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Juneau International Airport via Bogota, Houston, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 10m
- 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 33m
- 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
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 4m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,800
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Lima, Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 52m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Fairbanks via Miami, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,600
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