There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to South America by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane MEL - VVI
- Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar
38h 45m$710–1,850Fly Melbourne Airport to Tarija, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane MEL - TJA
- Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar
2d$885–2,320Fly Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane MEL - BYO
- Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar
2d 6h$1,090–2,900Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive
- Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane MEB - VVI
- Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar
3d 1h$844–2,134Fly Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane MEL - SRE
- Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar
2d 3h$770–2,080
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South America is to fly and drive which costs $700 - $1,900 and takes 38h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South America is to fly and drive which takes 38h 45m and costs $700 - $1,900.
The distance between Melbourne and South America is 13915 km.
It takes approximately 38h 45m to get from Melbourne to South America, including transfers.
South America is 14h behind Melbourne. It is currently 10:35 AM in Melbourne and 8:35 PM in South America.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and South America?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to South America. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Iquique
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Asuncion
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, La Paz, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 47h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,200
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,000
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Flinders Island, Launceston, Sydney, Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Auckland, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Sydney, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, La Paz
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 31m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Auckland, Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Sydney, Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,800
Flights from Essendon Fields Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via King Island, Melbourne Airport, Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 13h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,000
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