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How to get fromSouth America to New Zealandby car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from South America to New Zealand by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Auckland

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TJA - AKL
    2d
    $969–2,477

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane VVI - AKL
    43h 11m
    $1,001–2,522

  3. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane VVI - CHC
    46h 14m
    $1,054–2,520

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

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane VVI - TRG
    45h 5m
    $1,021–2,542

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Wellington

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane VVI - WLG
    45h 31m
    $1,007–2,527

  6. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Palmerston

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane VVI - PMR
    45h 27m
    $1,052–2,519

  7. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SRE - AKL
    2d
    $1,577–4,060

  8. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane VVI - ROT
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    47h 8m

Tarija (TJA) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration39h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,555.4 km
  • Duration: 2d

What companies run services between South America and New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from South America to New Zealand. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, then take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, then take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station.

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