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How to get fromSouth America to Panama Cityby car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Panama City by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly to Tocumen International Airport

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    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane TJA - PTY
    20h 22m
    $298–889

  2. Drive to Tarija, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane TJA - BLB
    46h 34m
    $457–1,422

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

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane VVI - PTY
    20h 43m
    $507–867

  4. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB)plane plane VVI - BLB
    25h 9m
    $466–1,450

  5. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane plane VVI - PAC
    24h 27m
    $300–980

Tarija (TJA) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,324.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between South America and Panama City, Panama?

There is no direct connection from South America to Panama City. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Amador. Alternatively, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Panama Pacific International Airport (BLB), then take the taxi to Panama City.

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