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How to get fromSouth America to Panamaby car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Panama 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 14m
    $300–891

  2. 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 35m
    $419–869

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to David

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to David (DAV)plane plane TJA - DAV
    22h 16m
    $373–1,305

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

    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to David (DAV)plane plane VVI - DAV
    22h 37m
    $372–1,233

  5. 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

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,322.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 14m

What companies run services between South America and Panama?

There is no direct connection from South America to Panama. 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 Las Cumbres. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport (PTY), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, then take the shuttle to Las Cumbres.

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