Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South America from $775

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,716

One-way from

$775

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,755

Good round-trip deal

$1,643 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,523 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 3/4-16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Melbourne to South America
7/2
  • 7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Melbourne to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($894 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($152 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to South America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 9 January 2026.

Fri 28/812:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/901:35SCL - MEL
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,703
Fri 3/413:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 16/401:05SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,716
Wed 1/413:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 30/401:05SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,719
Sun 8/221:00MEL - SCL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/201:30SCL - MEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,742
Tue 3/212:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/201:30SCL - MEL
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,767
Tue 24/212:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/301:30SCL - MEL
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,770
Sun 8/207:00MEL - SCL
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/301:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,777
Fri 6/221:00MEL - SCL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/301:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,779
Mon 4/512:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 9/501:05SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,801
Mon 23/212:30MEL - AEP
1 stop21h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 2/311:30AEP - MEL
1 stop27h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,810
Tue 16/608:15MEL - SCL
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/601:35SCL - MEL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,828
Mon 23/212:30MEL - EZE
2 stops31h 50mLATAM Airlines
Mon 2/319:04EZE - MEL
1 stop20h 21mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,836

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:30-06:45

2 stops34h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 22/2

16:20-05:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,864

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

12:30-16:50

1 stop20h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 10/3

12:15-05:25

2 stops25h 10m

$1,865

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

13:55-10:56

3 stops37h 01m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/3

05:00-12:25

3 stops39h 25m

$1,870

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

12:30-16:50

1 stop20h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 28/2

22:55-05:25

1 stop38h 30m

$1,873

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:30-16:50

1 stop20h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 27/3

17:50-05:25

1 stop19h 35m

$1,886

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

21:00-15:30

2 stops34h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 25/2

09:50-05:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,904

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

08:15-15:30

2 stops22h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 1/5

12:00-05:40

2 stops26h 40m

$1,925

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

12:30-20:10

1 stop23h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 25/2

09:50-05:25

1 stop27h 35m

$1,944

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:30-18:04

1 stop19h 34m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 3/4

19:21-06:40

1 stop21h 19m

$1,974

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:30-14:40

1 stop16h 10m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 3/4

21:05-06:40

1 stop19h 35m

$1,974

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 Airport to South America

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $560). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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 9 January 2026.

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.

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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to South America, such as Fiji Airways, LATAM Airlines, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to South America?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to South America in 34h 15m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 12962 km.

  • 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 $898. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to South America for a low price.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $560). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$543Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$630Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$663Average$3,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AeromexicoCheapest$839Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,013Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$2,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,166Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,447Average$2,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,497Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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