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How to get fromSouth America to Galápagos Islandsby car or plane

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

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane TJA - SCY
    34h 35m
    $620–1,601

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Isabela Island

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Isabela Island (IBB)plane plane VVI - IBB
    35h 36m
    $382–1,084

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Isabela Island

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Isabela Island (IBB)plane plane TJA - IBB
    38h 18m
    $413–1,056

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to San Cristóbal Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane VVI - SCY
    28h 21m
    $589–1,629

Tarija (TJA) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$548Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,080.8 km
  • Duration: 34h 35m

What companies run services between South America and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from South America to Galápagos Islands. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport then fly to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY). Alternatively, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Isabela Island (IBB), then take the taxi to Puerto Villamil.

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