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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South America from $698

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South America

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Thu 12/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 18/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,552
Wed 4/312:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 3/402:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,561
Thu 19/307:45
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop17h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/313:15
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,582
Thu 3/909:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop15h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 1/1013:10
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,588
Thu 12/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/301:25
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,589
Fri 13/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/301:25
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,598
Sat 5/908:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1001:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,634
Fri 14/808:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/801:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,643
Sun 6/907:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1001:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,644
Fri 28/812:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 17/901:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,664
Sat 5/912:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 1/1001:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,691
Thu 12/312:30
MEL
-
LIM
1 stop36h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 19/316:20
LIM
-
MEL
1 stop21h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,712

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to South America flight deals. Data was last updated 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,497

One-way from

$698

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,989
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 22/4-5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 10m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 43m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($785 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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South America

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 18/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,552

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 18/3

01:25-09:20

1 stop17h 55m

$1,589

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-20:50

1 stop23h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 31/5

22:50-05:40

1 stop39h 50m

$1,712

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:30-08:30

1 stop36h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 19/3

16:20-05:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,712

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

12:00-00:20

1 stop27h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 22/7

16:20-10:00

2 stops26h 40m

$1,728

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 20/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,757

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,783

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-07:05

1 stop35h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 18/4

22:50-22:45

2 stops32h 55m

$1,791

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:30-18:04

1 stop19h 34m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 23/3

14:45-05:25

2 stops24h 40m

$1,803

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

12:00-00:20

1 stop25h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 4/9

20:10-05:40

1 stop20h 30m

$1,815

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to South America

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $530). Flying from Melbourne to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,004). 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 MEL to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to South America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to South America as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. 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 South America. Reviews last updated 14 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to South America. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,920 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,287 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,283 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to South America. 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 Melbourne to South America?

    LATAM Airlines can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 12h 40m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 11288 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    $856 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from LATAM Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,154 and $1,182, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to South America 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 Melbourne to South America?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $530). Flying from Melbourne to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,004). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to South America. 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 14 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$525Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$597Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$628Average$3,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$769Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AeromexicoCheapest$794Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$2,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,105Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,370Average$2,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,418Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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