There are 4 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 to Tarija, drive
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane MEL - TJA
- Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar
2d 3h$835–2,220Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane MEL - VVI
- Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar
40h 10m$760–1,950Fly 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 13h$1,140–3,000Fly 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 6h$820–2,180
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South America is to fly and drive which costs $750 - $2,000 and takes 40h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South America is to fly and drive which takes 40h 10m and costs $750 - $2,000.
The distance between Melbourne and South America is 13294 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 3h to get from Melbourne to South America, including transfers.
South America is 13h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:26 PM in Melbourne and 5:26 AM 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 Tarija (TJA), 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Sydney, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Auckland, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, La Paz, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, La Paz, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Iquique
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Asuncion
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Sydney, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Auckland, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 7m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Santiago, La Paz, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,000
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