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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South America from $804

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
4 Mar — 11 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 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/207:25
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,857
Wed 14/1018:55
MEL
-
EZE
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1102:00
EZE
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,864
Mon 1/612:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/601:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,931
Fri 6/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,953
Thu 5/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 16/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,955
Tue 17/312:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 23/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,958
Wed 4/312:00
MEL
-
LIM
1 stop24h 10m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 4/417:20
LIM
-
MEL
1 stop21h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,961
Thu 5/312:30
MEL
-
LIM
1 stop19h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 21/312:20
LIM
-
MEL
1 stop25h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,971
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 24/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,975
Sun 15/212:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 15/301:20
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 05m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,979
Mon 20/408:00
MEL
-
LIM
2 stops22h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 8/516:20
LIM
-
MEL
1 stop22h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,999
Thu 19/313:55
MEL
-
MDE
3 stops35h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/405:00
MDE
-
MEL
3 stops50h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$2,002

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,823

One-way from

$804

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,117
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/7-26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 27m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($836 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to South America 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to South America that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/3

01:25-09:35

1 stop18h 10m

$1,979

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 21/3

16:20-09:35

2 stops25h 15m

$2,025

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

12:30-14:40

1 stop16h 10m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 6/3

15:40-05:25

1 stop23h 45m

$2,050

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:30-16:50

1 stop20h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 23/3

20:25-05:25

3 stops41h 00m

$2,084

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-01:50

2 stops29h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 17/3

04:00-09:30

2 stops37h 30m

$2,126

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

07:45-16:30

2 stops23h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 9/7

17:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

$2,130

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-15:30

1 stop19h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 22/3

09:50-05:25

1 stop27h 35m

$2,134

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

12:00-19:40

1 stop22h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 12/8

17:20-05:40

1 stop21h 20m

$2,140

MelbourneMontevideo

MEL - MVD

MELMVD

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-17:15

1 stop19h 15m

Montevideo Carrasco

Thu 14/5

19:57-11:40

2 stops26h 43m

$2,154

MelbourneMontevideo

MEL - MVD

MELMVD

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

13:00-17:21

1 stop18h 21m

Montevideo Carrasco

Mon 20/4

19:21-10:35

2 stops26h 14m

$2,154

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South America from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 $538). Flying from Melbourne to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,038). 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 2 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 2 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
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,917 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,229 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,212 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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, British Airways, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 12h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11288 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    $869 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 $1,171 and $1,200, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Bogotá El Dorado or Melbourne - Montevideo Carrasco, Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez 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 $538). Flying from Melbourne to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,038). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$533Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$606Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$638Average$3,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$778Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AeromexicoCheapest$807Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$974Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$2,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,122Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,390Average$2,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,440Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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