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How to get fromSydney to South Americaby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to South America by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane SYD - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    40h 4m
    $705–1,947

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tarija, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane SYD - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 1h
    $580–1,517

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane SYD - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 6h
    $1,135–2,897

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane OAG - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    44h 54m
    $972–2,576

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane SYD - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 3h
    $815–2,077

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane NTL - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 7h
    $950–2,444

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration32h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$642Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,928.8 km
  • Duration: 40h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and South America?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to South America. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America.

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