Travelling from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC).
San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport is located in San Carlos Bariloche. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BRC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to BRC flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Consider staying at Cabañas Chesa Engadina after touching down from your flight from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. It's a short drive from BRC and a great option if you want to get some rest right away.
Pick up a San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport rental car and discover San Carlos Bariloche and beyond with your own set of wheels. Modena, Hertz and FlexWays are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC) to central San Carlos Bariloche
Central San Carlos Bariloche is around 14 kilometres from San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Currently, $1,400 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,581. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BRC. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to San Carlos Bariloche. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Book a Melbourne to BRC flight ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Carlos Bariloche to range from 5ºC (41ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
July has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Carlos Bariloche
After booking your flight from Melbourne to San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Carlos Bariloche:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Lago Nahuel Huapi, Parque Municipal Llao Llao and Garganta del Diablo are attractions you won't want to skip in San Carlos Bariloche.
Explore more of Argentina
Zapala is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Carlos Bariloche. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Espacio verde, Plaza Bourdes and El Ferrocarril zona centro Park.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Argentina, consider Esquel, roughly 193 kilometres south of San Carlos Bariloche. La Cascada, Arroyo Esquel and Snowman Esquel are the start of reasons to visit.
