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

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There are 6 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 3h
    $1,485–3,915

  2. Ferry to Eua, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nukualofa Eua Ferry Terminal to Eua Naufana Wharfferry ferry
    2. Fly from Eua (EUA) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane EUA - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 9h
    $864–2,255

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

    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 4h
    $1,205–3,340

  4. Fly Vava'U International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane VAV - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $1,410–3,852

  5. 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 7h
    $965–2,360

  6. 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 8h
    $1,930–5,090

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration43h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,646.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

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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