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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane MEL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    47h 45m
    $826–2,112

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MEL - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    37h 41m
    $717–1,794

  3. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane MEL - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 9h
    $1,087–2,718

  4. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane MEL - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 2h
    $776–1,951

  5. Fly to Corumbá International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Corumbá International Airport (CMG)plane plane MEL - CMG
    2. Drive from Corumba-Airport-CMG to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $1,269–3,235

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration40h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$756Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,278.6 km
  • Duration: 47h 45m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and South America?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to South America. However, you can fly to Tarija (TJA) then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can fly to Bonito Airport (BYO) then drive to South America.

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