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How to get fromMelbourne to San Pedro de Atacamaby plane, shuttle, or helicopter

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to San Pedro de Atacama by plane, shuttle, or helicopter

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  1. Fly to Calama Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Calama Airport (CJC)plane plane MEL - CJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacamashuttle bus
    19h 38m
    $680–1,630

  2. Fly to Antofagasta Airport, helicopter

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)plane plane MEL - ANF
    2. Take the helicopter from Antofagasta Airport to San Pedro de Atacama Airporthelicopter helicopter
    19h 38m
    $9,530–10,680

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Calama Airport (CJC) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,571.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and San Pedro de Atacama, Chile?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to San Pedro de Atacama. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Calama Airport (CJC), walk to Calama Airport, then take the shuttle to San Pedro de Atacama. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF), walk to Antofagasta Airport, take the vehicle to San Pedro de Atacama Airport, then take the taxi to San Pedro de Atacama.

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