How long is the flight from Melbourne to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 12h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 49h 15m. 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?

$983 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,407 and $1,729, 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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Round-trip from	$1,941
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Average price	$2,307

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MEL Melbourne - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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10:10-11:51

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MEL Melbourne - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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MEL Melbourne - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $2,018). Flying from Melbourne to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,124). 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 23% 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

259 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

259 reviews

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8.0

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259 reviews

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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

1,094 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 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

1,985 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 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

10,212 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 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

12,054 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

259 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, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to South America in just under 12h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 49h 15m. 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?
$983 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $1,407 and $1,729, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $2,018). Flying from Melbourne to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,124). 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$520	Average$705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Delta	Cheapest$571	Average$1,237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$593	Average$731	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$623	Average$3,308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$821	Average$1,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$876	Average$1,002	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,082	Average$1,548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,094	Average$2,880	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,150	Average$2,877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$1,350	Average$2,390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM 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 23% 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

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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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