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Cheap flights from South America to Melbourne from $1,159

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — MEL
22 Aug — 29 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 23 July 2026.

Sat 8/820:10
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 23/812:00
MEL
-
GRU
1 stop17h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,734
Thu 6/818:05
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 19/812:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,772
Tue 18/819:00
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop21h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 1/1008:15
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops25h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,802
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$1,808
Mon 14/917:50
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 25/1007:00
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops22h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,892
Sat 1/818:05
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 19/812:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,894
Thu 10/920:10
GRU
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 23/1009:25
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops28h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,894
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$1,911
Tue 18/820:05
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 9/912:00
MEL
-
GRU
1 stop18h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,915
Mon 14/908:15
GRU
-
MEL
2 stops32h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 19/1013:00
MEL
-
GRU
2 stops27h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,917
Wed 2/919:25
GIG
-
MEL
2 stops26h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 9/912:00
MEL
-
GIG
1 stop18h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,924
Tue 18/818:05
GIG
-
MEL
1 stop22h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 25/808:15
MEL
-
GIG
2 stops22h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,942

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,734

One-way from

$1,159

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,613
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 8/8-23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • South America to Melbourne
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5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 03m total
  • South America to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($203 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 23 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

GIG - MEL

GIGMEL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 6/8

13:45-05:40

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

12:00-20:45

2 stops21h 45m

$1,985

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

GIG - MEL

GIGMEL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/9

17:35-05:40

2 stops47h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

12:00-06:20

2 stops31h 20m

$1,994

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

SDU - MEL

SDUMEL

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 6/8

13:30-05:40

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

12:00-21:55

2 stops22h 55m

$2,001

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

GIG - MEL

GIGMEL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 18/8

15:00-05:40

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:25-06:15

3 stops33h 50m

$2,181

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - AVV

SCLAVV

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 25/9

02:35-16:05

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 17/10

16:40-11:30

1 stop32h 50m

$2,238
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

$2,391

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

GIG - MEL

GIGMEL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 13/11

13:35-05:25

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 28/11

12:30-16:50

1 stop18h 20m

$2,450

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - AVV

SCLAVV

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 4/8

13:10-22:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/8

14:55-10:50

1 stop33h 55m

$2,484

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - AVV

SCLAVV

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/11

12:00-23:15

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/3

10:20-09:05

1 stop36h 45m

$2,494

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU - MEL

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 20/10

01:55-23:05

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

17:10-09:30

1 stop30h 20m

$2,550

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Best time to book a flight from South America to Melbourne

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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 $2,417). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,346). 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 23 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 23 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to Melbourne, such as LATAM Airlines,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,026 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,963 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Darrel,Sept 2025

LIM - GRU

The Wi-Fi was not working, so there was no in-flight entertainment. The biggest disappointment was that my Delta diamond status did not transfer any status to my LATAM flight. I WOULD’VE THOUGHT THAT THERE WOULD BE A BETTER WORKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRLINES.

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 $2,391, LATAM Airlines can have you in Melbourne from South America in 19h 50m. 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 Bogotá El Dorado - Melbourne Avalon, 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 $2,417). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,346). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,442Average$2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,529Average$2,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,078Average$2,784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,860Average$2,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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