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How to get fromTonga to South Americaby plane, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane TBU - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $1,095–2,930

  2. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane TBU - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 3h
    $1,020–2,560

  3. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane TBU - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 8h
    $1,080–2,790

  4. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane TBU - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 15h
    $2,350–6,710

  5. Ferry to Lifuka Island Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane HPA - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    4d 8h

Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,087Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,646.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between Tonga and South America?

There is no direct connection from Tonga to South America. However, you can take the shuttle to Nuku'Alofa Airport, walk to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Nuku'Alofa Airport, walk to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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