There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to South America by plane or car
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Fly to Tarija, drive
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane MEL - TJA
- Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar
2d 2h$790–2,030Fly 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$710–1,850Fly 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 12h$1,090–2,800Fly 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 5h$770–1,980
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South America is to fly and drive which costs $700 - $1,900 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 $700 - $1,900.
The distance between Melbourne and South America is 13299 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 2h to get from Melbourne to South America, including transfers.
South America is 13h behind Melbourne. It is currently 12:36 PM in Melbourne and 11:36 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 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 Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.
- Website
- boa.bo
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Sydney, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Auckland, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Tarija via Santiago, La Paz, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Iquique
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Asuncion
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport, Cochabamba
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Sydney, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport via Auckland, Santiago, Viru Viru International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 37m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,900
- Website
- latam.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Auckland, Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bonito Airport via Sydney, Santiago, Sao Paulo
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,700
- Website
- silkwayairlines.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport via Santiago, Asuncion
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,800
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