How long is the flight from Melbourne to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 15h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 09m. 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?

$993 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,387 and $1,389, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to South America?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to South America, check out the most popular airlines for this route: LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways or United Airlines.

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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to South America that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 August 2026.

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Deal found 17/8$2,792

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Round-trip from	$1,913
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Popular in	December
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Average price	$2,085

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78h 50m total
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AVV Melbourne Avalon - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

AVVSCL

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/11

14:50-10:00

1 stop33h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 21/11

01:15-14:05

1 stop22h 50m

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AVV Melbourne Avalon - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Sun 6/9

14:55-11:30

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02:30-14:10

1 stop22h 40m

$2,197

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AVV Melbourne Avalon - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Thu 22/10

06:00-11:30

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/11

01:15-14:05

1 stop22h 50m

$2,203

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MEL Melbourne - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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Sat 3/10

08:00-19:40

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23:50-22:50

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MelbourneSantiago

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AVVSCL

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 14/10

20:55-11:30

1 stop28h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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01:15-14:05

1 stop22h 50m

$2,233

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08:00-19:40

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02:05-22:45

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MEL Melbourne - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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Melbourne

Mon 7/9

08:15-16:25

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Fri 13/11

21:20-22:50

2 stops33h 30m

$2,286

MelbourneSantiago

AVV Melbourne Avalon - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

AVVSCL

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/11

10:20-14:50

2 stops42h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 29/11

12:55-23:15

2 stops44h 20m

$2,294

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MEL Melbourne - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Melbourne

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13:00-21:30

1 stop22h 30m

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Mon 9/11

15:50-05:25

1 stop23h 35m

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MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL Melbourne - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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Melbourne

Mon 12/10

13:00-02:45

2 stops27h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 9/11

19:35-05:25

1 stop19h 50m

$2,318

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $2,051). Flying from Melbourne to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,176). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to South America in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to South America, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Qantas Airways, andLATAM Airlines 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

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,083 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,989 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,965 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

254 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to South America?
LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 15h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 09m. 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?
$993 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,387 and $1,389, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $2,051). Flying from Melbourne to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,176). 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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Avianca	Cheapest$528	Average$706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Delta	Cheapest$577	Average$1,192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$599	Average$739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$629	Average$3,247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$692	Average$2,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$891	Average$1,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$956	Average$1,073	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,093	Average$1,479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,105	Average$3,084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,147	Average$2,760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to South America in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to South America, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to South America
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Best flights from Melbourne to South America
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Direct flights from Melbourne to South America
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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South America
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One-way flights from Melbourne to South America
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