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 17h 55m. Fly via LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 11288 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 $910. 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. Find deals

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 Airport 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 Airport to South America.

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

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying 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.

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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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 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1206:00MEL - BOG

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1207:00BOG - MEL

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,282

Wed 31/1212:00MEL - MVD

1 stop19h 15mLATAM Airlines

Thu 26/207:50MVD - MEL

2 stops31h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,411

Thu 25/1212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Sat 28/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,597

Thu 25/1212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/201:30SCL - MEL

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,631

Wed 31/1212:00MEL - BOG

1 stop24h 50mLATAM Airlines

Thu 9/418:30BOG - MEL

2 stops44h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,696

Thu 18/1211:30MEL - MDE

2 stops42h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/114:50MDE - MEL

2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,715

Sun 7/1206:00MEL - SCL

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1223:15SCL - MEL

2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,731

Wed 31/1212:00MEL - BOG

1 stop24h 50mLATAM Airlines

Sun 5/423:10BOG - MEL

2 stops32h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,752

Mon 8/1206:00MEL - SCL

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1223:15SCL - MEL

2 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,763

Wed 31/1212:00MEL - BOG

1 stop24h 50mLATAM Airlines

Mon 6/406:35BOG - MEL

2 stops37h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,787

Fri 26/1211:30MEL - BOG

2 stops51h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/209:48BOG - MEL

2 stops32h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,804

Sun 14/1213:00MEL - MDE

2 stops32h 42mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/210:45MDE - MEL

2 stops55h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,805

Best flights from Melbourne to South America
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 5 December 2025.

Fri 20/212:30MEL - GRU

2 stops26h 10mLATAM Airlines

Sat 28/211:05GRU - MEL

2 stops28h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,611

Tue 12/506:15MEL - BOG

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/623:10BOG - MEL

1 stop39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,860

Tue 10/207:00MEL - SCL

1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 14/413:10SCL - MEL

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,144

Sun 18/115:35MEL - SCL

2 stops53h 20mCathay Pacific

Sun 1/323:30SCL - MEL

2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 3/12$2,489

Thu 15/111:30MEL - BOG

2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/201:30BOG - MEL

2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,804

Mon 16/322:40MEL - BOG

2 stops55h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 12/416:35BOG - MEL

3 stops60h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,807

Sun 18/116:10MEL - AEP

2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 25/118:20AEP - MEL

2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12$3,363

Wed 25/212:00MEL - LIM

1 stop20h 50mLATAM Airlines

Sun 8/317:50LIM - MEL

1 stop19h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,694

Fri 24/411:45MEL - BOG

1 stop24h 25mLATAM Airlines

Sun 17/518:30BOG - MEL

2 stops44h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,703

Tue 24/312:30MEL - EZE

1 stop20h 13mLATAM Airlines

Tue 12/519:21EZE - MEL

1 stop21h 19mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,721

Sun 8/220:05MEL - SCL

1 stop28h 50mQantas Airways

Fri 10/413:10SCL - MEL

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,144

Mon 26/118:55MEL - SCL

2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/222:30SCL - MEL

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,219

Wed 25/206:30MEL - LIM

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/301:30LIM - MEL

3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,247

Wed 18/215:35MEL - SCL

2 stops52h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 20/322:30SCL - MEL

2 stops48h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 3/12$2,497

Fri 20/312:30MEL - GRU

1 stop22h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 23/423:25GRU - MEL

1 stop41h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,889

Tue 3/209:15MEL - SCL

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

Tue 3/313:15SCL - MEL

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,385

Thu 5/200:45MEL - SCL

2 stops44h 10mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/323:30SCL - MEL

2 stops47h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12$2,501

Tue 10/212:30MEL - LIM

1 stop27h 35mLATAM Airlines

Fri 20/211:55LIM - MEL

1 stop25h 30mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,895

Thu 25/1213:00MEL - BOG

2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/101:30BOG - MEL

2 stops64h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,804

Mon 2/212:30MEL - AEP

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/308:50AEP - MEL

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,338

Tue 17/209:15MEL - SCL

1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 10/413:10SCL - MEL

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,442

Sun 1/315:35MEL - SCL

2 stops53h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 30/422:55SCL - MEL

2 stops65h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/12$2,548

Tue 20/111:30MEL - MDE

2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/110:45MDE - MEL

2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,805

Tue 24/320:50MEL - EZE

2 stops58h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/402:00EZE - MEL

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,424

Fri 13/209:00MEL - SCL

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 12/413:10SCL - MEL

2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,471

Wed 4/312:00MEL - MDE

2 stops44h 15mLATAM Airlines

Sat 21/317:59MDE - MEL

2 stops43h 26mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,099

Sun 18/111:30MEL - MDE

2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/110:45MDE - MEL

2 stops54h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,805

Sat 10/117:10MEL - AEP

2 stops34h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 30/114:55AEP - MEL

2 stops42h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12$3,503

Mon 2/313:55MEL - BOG

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/306:10BOG - MEL

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,429

Sun 18/107:00MEL - SCL

1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 1/313:15SCL - MEL

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/12$2,536

Direct flights from Melbourne to South America
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to South America based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Sat 14/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Fri 10/401:05SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,763

Fri 6/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Wed 4/301:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,765

Thu 19/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Mon 13/401:05SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,854

Sat 21/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Sat 14/301:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/12$1,856

Thu 29/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Fri 13/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,946

Mon 26/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Tue 10/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,014

Fri 23/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Thu 26/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,037

Sat 7/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Thu 9/401:05SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,063

Sat 21/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Mon 20/401:05SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,126

Tue 3/212:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Mon 2/301:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,132

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to South America
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to South America. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 8/1206:00MEL - BOG

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1207:00BOG - MEL

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,282

Thu 15/123:55MEL - SCL

2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/122:30SCL - MEL

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,240

Thu 22/112:00MEL - BOG

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/208:40BOG - MEL

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,951

Fri 23/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Thu 26/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,037

Sun 25/112:30MEL - LIM

1 stop27h 35mLATAM Airlines

Sun 8/200:15LIM - MEL

1 stop37h 10mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,190

Sun 25/112:30MEL - AEP

1 stop21h 10mLATAM Airlines

Tue 10/221:05AEP - MEL

1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,318

Mon 26/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Tue 10/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,014

Mon 26/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/201:30SCL - MEL

1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,141

Mon 26/112:30MEL - GRU

1 stop17h 50mLATAM Airlines

Mon 9/216:30GRU - MEL

1 stop22h 55mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,270

Tue 27/112:30MEL - MVD

1 stop18h 45mLATAM Airlines

Sun 15/207:50MVD - MEL

2 stops31h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,209

Thu 29/112:30MEL - SCL

Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines

Fri 13/201:10SCL - MEL

Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,946

Sat 31/119:20MEL - BOG

3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/209:00BOG - MEL

3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,114

One-way flights from Melbourne to South America
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to South America. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Sun 1/213:55MEL - MDE

3 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$933

Thu 29/112:00MEL - MDE

3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,063

Sat 17/112:00MEL - MDE

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,087

Sun 18/112:00MEL - BOG

3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,090

Sun 10/511:45MEL - GRU

1 stop22h 00mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 3/12$1,102

Mon 19/112:00MEL - BOG

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,107

Sat 17/112:00MEL - BOG

3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,119

Mon 9/206:00MEL - SCL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12$1,128

Sun 15/212:00MEL - BOG

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$1,131

Fri 16/116:15MEL - BOG

3 stops35h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,137

Fri 16/112:00MEL - MDE

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,139

Thu 29/112:00MEL - BGA

3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$1,148

Find flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Round-trip from	$1,611
One-way from	$933
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$3,731
Good round-trip deal	$2,200 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,542 or less

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20/2-28/2
3 total stops
50h 50m total
Melbourne to South America

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1/2
3 total stops
35h 56m total
Melbourne to South America

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($888 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($183 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

12:30-00:40

2 stops26h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 28/2

11:05-05:25

2 stops28h 20m

$1,611

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

12:00-16:50

1 stop20h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 8/3

17:50-05:25

1 stop19h 35m

$1,694

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

11:45-21:10

1 stop24h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 17/5

18:30-05:40

2 stops44h 10m

$1,703

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:30-18:43

1 stop20h 13m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 12/5

19:21-05:40

1 stop21h 19m

$1,721

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:15-21:35

2 stops30h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 23/6

23:10-05:40

1 stop39h 30m

$1,860

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:30-21:00

1 stop22h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 23/4

23:25-05:40

1 stop41h 15m

$1,889

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

12:30-00:05

1 stop27h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 20/2

11:55-05:25

1 stop25h 30m

$1,895

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-16:15

2 stops44h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 21/3

17:59-05:25

2 stops43h 26m

$2,099

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

07:00-10:55

1 stop17h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 14/4

13:10-07:35

1 stop28h 25m

$2,144

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

20:05-10:55

1 stop28h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/4

13:10-07:35

1 stop28h 25m

$2,144

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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.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $626). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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 Airport to South America in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to South America?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to South America flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

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.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

1,890 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

9,066 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

11,044 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

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 17h 55m. Fly via LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 11288 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $910. 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.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport 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 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.
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 Airport to South America?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $626). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,526). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Avianca	Cheapest$550	Average$650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$639	Average$733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$672	Average$3,471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$805	Average$1,159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Aeromexico	Cheapest$850	Average$961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aeromexico flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,027	Average$1,257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,095	Average$2,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,182	Average$1,378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,519	Average$1,617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$1,596	Average$2,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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