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How to get fromMelbourne to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Tarija, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane MEL - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $564–1,419

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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 3h
    $549–1,379

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    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 45m
    $709–1,949

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport 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 11h
    $1,139–2,899

  5. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane MEB - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 18h
    $844–2,234

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration42h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$488Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,293.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 4h

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.

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