Cheap flights from South America to Melbourne from $1,262

BOG — MEL
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
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

Tue 8/1201:05 -
Nonstop14h 20m
Sun 7/312:30 -
Nonstop12h 50m
Deal found 11/11$2,094
Wed 11/1101:05 -
Nonstop14h 20m
Wed 25/1112:00 -
Nonstop13h 10m
Deal found 10/11$2,098
Thu 12/1101:05 -
Nonstop14h 20m
Fri 20/1112:30 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 8/11$2,104
Sun 29/1101:15 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sun 7/212:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 11/11$2,122
Tue 24/1101:05 -
Nonstop14h 20m
Mon 8/309:20 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 7/11$2,133
Tue 8/1201:05 -
Nonstop14h 20m
Sun 7/320:20 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 11/11$2,146
Wed 9/1202:00 -
1 stop30h 50m
Fri 16/423:55 -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 7/11$2,374
Mon 7/1210:40 -
1 stop28h 45m
Mon 15/212:30 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/11$2,410
Sun 6/1207:00 -
3 stops37h 45m
Wed 27/113:45 -
3 stops37h 22m
Deal found 9/11$2,449
Tue 8/1207:00 -
3 stops37h 20m
Sun 31/113:35 -
3 stops36h 35m
Deal found 8/11$2,464
Tue 10/1110:30 -
1 stop28h 55m
Tue 17/1112:30 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 9/11$2,479
Sun 15/1119:10 -
1 stop20h 15m
Tue 1/1212:30 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 11/11$2,509

Find flight deals from South America to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$2,018

One-way from

$1,262

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,668
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 7/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • South America to Melbourne
23/2-31/12
  • 23/2-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 26m total
  • South America to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($1,056 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($321 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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CaliMelbourne

CLO Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl - MEL Melbourne

CLOMEL

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 25/11

08:42-09:30

2 stops32h 48m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,290

MedellínMelbourne

MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - MEL Melbourne

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 1/2

14:00-09:30

2 stops51h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,304

MedellínMelbourne

MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - MEL Melbourne

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 29/1

14:00-09:35

3 stops51h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,327

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - MEL Melbourne

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 22/11

22:55-10:00

2 stops45h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,427

Rio de JaneiroMelbourne

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - MEL Melbourne

GIGMEL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 4/12

20:30-23:20

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,508

MedellínMelbourne

MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - MEL Melbourne

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 9/12

14:00-09:30

2 stops51h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,526

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - MEL Melbourne

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 27/11

04:10-20:45

2 stops50h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,542

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - MEL Melbourne

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 1/4

16:25-20:40

2 stops38h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,547

BogotáMelbourne

BOG Bogotá El Dorado - MEL Melbourne

BOGMEL

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 9/12

01:40-09:30

2 stops39h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,562

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - MEL Melbourne

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 30/11

18:35-23:20

2 stops38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,591

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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 $2,464). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,270). 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?

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 often are flights from South America to Melbourne delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between South America and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South America to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South America to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 88 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jodie,Oct 2026

SYD - GFF

Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jodie,Oct 2026

SYD - GFF

Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Jodie,Oct 2026

SYD - GFF

Pretty good but it was delayed by almost an hour

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $2,175, LATAM Airlines can have you in Melbourne from South America in 29h 40m. The distance from South America to Melbourne is about 13229 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to Melbourne one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with LATAM Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,117. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,349 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,978 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $2,464). Flying from South America to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,270). 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 2 airlines flying from South America to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,431Average$2,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,094Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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