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How to get fromSouth America to French Polynesiaby car, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from South America to French Polynesia by car, plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane TJA - PPT
    42h 6m
    $1,569–4,300

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

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    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane VVI - HUH
    3. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    45h 42m
    $866–2,634

  3. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane VVI - PPT
    39h 52m
    $1,039–3,429

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane VVI - BOB
    42h 12m
    $939–3,129

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane VVI - MOZ
    3. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    43h 24m
    $948–2,929

  6. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane SRE - PPT
    44h 18m
    $1,055–3,351

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration37h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,576Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,331.1 km
  • Duration: 42h 6m

What companies run services between South America and French Polynesia?

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

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