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How to get fromSouth America to Papeeteby car, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from South America to Papeete by car, plane, or car ferry

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

    best
    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
    47h 55m
    $1,270–3,501

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

    cheapest
    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 car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    43h 13m
    $958–2,939

  3. Drive to Tarija, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane TJA - MOZ
    3. Take the car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 8h
    $1,139–2,911

  4. 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 1m
    $1,089–3,429

  5. 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
    2d 5h
    $1,504–3,951

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration41h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,336.6 km
  • Duration: 47h 55m

What companies run services between South America and Papeete, French Polynesia?

There is no direct connection from South America to Papeete. 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 Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ), take the taxi to Moorea, then take the car ferry to Papeete Ferry Terminal.

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