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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South America from $851

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,880

One-way from

$851

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,209

Good round-trip deal

$2,159 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,174 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 23/6-5/7
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 14m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($1,140 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 2/608:15MEL - LIM
3 stops29h 20mLATAM Airlines
Thu 26/617:15LIM - MEL
1 stop21h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,899
Tue 24/608:10MEL - SCL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/701:45SCL - MEL
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,925
Fri 13/608:00MEL - EZE
2 stops23h 12mLATAM Airlines
Sat 14/619:13EZE - MEL
1 stop21h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,930
Mon 2/612:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop13h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sun 15/601:45SCL - MEL
1 stop18h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,975
Mon 2/608:00MEL - LIM
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/609:35LIM - MEL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,114
Fri 13/608:15MEL - AEP
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/621:05AEP - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,116
Sat 14/623:55MEL - AEP
2 stops32h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 21/615:40AEP - MEL
1 stop25h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,161
Fri 13/608:15MEL - GRU
2 stops23h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 20/618:35GRU - MEL
3 stops29h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,164
Fri 13/608:15MEL - GIG
2 stops22h 00mLATAM Airlines
Fri 20/618:05GIG - MEL
2 stops27h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,216
Mon 8/920:30MEL - SCL
1 stop27h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 20/901:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,241
Tue 8/708:00MEL - BOG
2 stops27h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 21/818:35BOG - MEL
3 stops48h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,244
Sat 12/712:00MEL - MDE
2 stops29h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 2/818:20MDE - MEL
3 stops48h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,314

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to South America that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

08:15-22:35

3 stops29h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 26/6

17:15-05:40

1 stop21h 25m

$1,899

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

08:10-11:00

1 stop16h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 6/7

01:45-11:25

1 stop19h 40m

$1,925

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

08:00-18:12

2 stops23h 12m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sat 14/6

19:13-05:40

1 stop21h 27m

$1,930

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

12:00-11:00

Nonstop13h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 15/6

01:45-10:20

1 stop18h 35m

$1,975

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

08:00-22:35

3 stops29h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 26/6

09:35-05:40

2 stops29h 05m

$2,114

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

08:15-19:40

2 stops24h 25m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 14/6

21:05-05:40

1 stop19h 35m

$2,116

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

23:55-19:40

2 stops32h 45m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 21/6

15:40-05:40

1 stop25h 00m

$2,161

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

08:15-18:30

2 stops23h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 20/6

18:35-13:05

3 stops29h 30m

$2,164

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

07:30-17:15

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 27/6

22:15-05:40

2 stops42h 25m

$2,216

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

20:30-11:05

1 stop27h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 20/9

01:45-05:40

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,241

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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 Airport to South America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $1,617). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,105). 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 30 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 30 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,093. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to South America for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl or Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, Melbourne - Bogotá El Dorado is the most popular route from Melbourne Airport 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.

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    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.

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    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 Airport to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $1,617). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,105). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$556Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$765Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,132Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,503Average$3,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,655Average$2,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,805Average$3,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,354Average$2,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,557Average$3,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,670Average$2,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,697Average$3,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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