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Cheap flights from South America to Melbourne from $1,251

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — MEL
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South America to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from South America to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 July 2026.

Mon 10/820:05
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 19/808:15
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops21h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,811
Mon 7/919:00
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 28/908:15
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,914
Thu 13/807:30
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops33h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 22/812:00
MEL
-
GRU
1 stop18h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,923
Sat 22/817:50
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 7/1013:00
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,924
Mon 14/908:15
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops32h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 19/1013:00
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,927
Mon 14/911:00
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 25/1012:30
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops25h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,931
Wed 19/821:40
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops36h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 26/808:15
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops22h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,956
Thu 10/920:10
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 23/1009:25
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops28h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,987
Fri 28/800:55
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 31/808:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,997
Sat 29/817:20
LIM
-
MEL
1 stop21h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 5/908:00
MEL
-
LIM
2 stops22h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,046
Sun 1/1112:55
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1112:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,047
Sat 8/800:55
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 14/809:25
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop18h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/7$2,049

Find flight deals from South America to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,811

One-way from

$1,251

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,617
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 10/8-19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • South America to Melbourne
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • South America to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($794 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($205 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South America to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 15/8

16:20-05:40

1 stop22h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

12:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

$2,082

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 8/8

01:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

09:25-14:15

1 stop18h 50m

$2,169

Buenos AiresMelbourne

EZE - MEL

EZEMEL

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 30/7

02:15-21:35

1 stop30h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

08:35-16:45

1 stop21h 10m

$2,226

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU - MEL

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 22/8

04:10-19:40

2 stops50h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

22:35-17:45

2 stops57h 10m

$2,251

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 21/8

01:15-05:40

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

07:00-15:30

2 stops23h 30m

$2,378

Buenos AiresMelbourne

AEP - MEL

AEPMEL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 15/8

21:00-05:40

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

07:45-14:50

2 stops20h 05m

$2,382
Fastest return journey

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 28/11

12:55-22:45

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

12:30-11:20

Nonstop12h 50m

$2,395

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 30/8

16:20-12:40

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

12:00-06:45

2 stops57h 45m

$2,417

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 27/8

00:05-05:40

1 stop38h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

06:35-19:40

2 stops28h 05m

$2,432

Buenos AiresMelbourne

AEP - MEL

AEPMEL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 1/8

15:45-05:40

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

12:00-14:50

1 stop15h 50m

$2,437

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Best time to book a flight from South America to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from South America with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Melbourne (average of $2,421). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 July 2026.

When flying from South America to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South America to Melbourne?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South America to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 19 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,958 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,007 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South America to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South America to Melbourne?

    For as low as $2,169, LATAM Airlines can have you in Melbourne from South America in 19h. The distance from South America to Melbourne is about 11288 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South America to Melbourne?

    While some choose either Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Melbourne or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - Melbourne, Bogotá El Dorado - Melbourne is the most popular route from South America to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South America to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South America to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South America to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South America to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Melbourne (average of $2,421). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South America to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South America to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,444Average$2,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,532Average$2,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,081Average$2,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,865Average$2,895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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