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Fares in South America still tend to be very high, however competition is bringing prices down in some markets. This is an area of the world that offers many good value air passes. As in all other areas of the world, the programs offered are primarily for residents from regions beyond South America.
Visit South Pacific Pass: This is a interesting air-pass that allows travel on nine separate South Pacific airlines to a number of more obscure tropical destinations. Per segment charges are much less than regular scheduled fares.
Star Alliance South Pacific Airpass: Using the route network of Air New Zealand and several other carriers much of the South Pacific is available with this fare.
One World Pacific: Forty-six destinations in Australia and New Zealand are covered by this pass using the route structure of Qantas Airlines and other one world airlines.
SkyTeam
Asia AirPass: (PDF Doc.)
Although SkyTeam does not yet offer a
airpass for this region the Asian program offers some unique
opportunities
South Pacific Pass: Air New Zealand offers this pass in conjunction with international flights and it allows travel to 36 different locations in the South Pacific. Some outstanding values are possible.
Qantas offers this pass including travel from the United States and three stops in Australia with prices starting at a very reasonable $999.
Qantas offers the Boomerang Pass in Australia. This air pass allows travel to many locations in the South Pacific. In addition to Qantas vast route network this pass is also valid on Air Pacific Air Vanuatu and Polynesian Airlines.
Tahiti Air Pass: Several passes for extensive travel in the South Pacific are offered by Air Tahiti. They even allow travel to distant island chains like the Marquises. These passes cost about $75 US per segment but to convert actual costs please use our currency converter. Some outstanding values are offered on many routes.
FIJI AIR PASS: If you have a spirit of adventure this may be a fare of interest. For only $270 you will be able to visit some very interesting locations. Some of these islands have recently given up cannibalism, and it is safer than ever. (joke) You have thirty days to complete the journey.
COOK ISLANDS: Air Rarotonga offers this fare to visit up to five islands in the group.
Air Niugini: offers this economical pass for visiting some of the remotest regions of New Guinea. Cost of coupons are $75 US each minimum of four, maximum of eight.
New Caledonia: A pretty obscure location but if you are going here this pass can save you some money. Use the special fares link.
Visit Micronesia: is an expensive program but offers substantial saving over the normal fares in this region. Allows travel between Guam and Saipan, Palau, Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei.
Oceanie Pass is offered by Air Calin and offers some significant savings for travel to many destinations on the Pacific region.
Discount Airlines: Airfares in Australia and New Zealand have recently become less regulated and some upstart airlines are now offering very competitive fares in this region. Some of the fares offered are a better value than the Air passes listed above. To see what airlines are offering specials use discount airline locator at link above.
Circle Pacific fares offer outstanding value if you wish to combine the Pacific journey, with a few destinations in Asia as well as North America. We however only know of one program that allows travel to South America.
Several Around the World fares offer extensive travel opportunities in this region. These fares are discussed in detail at the above link. You must cross both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean to use the programs.
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