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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South America from $834

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals 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 22 January 2026.

Fri 1/507:45
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 26/601:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,725
Wed 11/312:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 24/301:10
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,747
Thu 19/212:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 3/301:10
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,761
Mon 18/512:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 6/601:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,765
Sat 25/408:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 1/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,767
Fri 5/612:00
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 1/701:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,768
Mon 23/212:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 1/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,770
Thu 29/112:30
MEL
-
SCL
Nonstop12h 40m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 25/201:10
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,787
Sun 8/312:30
MEL
-
LIM
1 stop27h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 20/301:30
LIM
-
MEL
2 stops35h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,850
Sun 8/312:30
MEL
-
LIM
1 stop19h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Sun 15/323:55
LIM
-
MEL
2 stops37h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,872
Sun 22/1118:50
MEL
-
EZE
1 stop35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1202:00
EZE
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,876
Wed 1/418:55
MEL
-
EZE
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/402:00
EZE
-
MEL
1 stop30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,882

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,725

One-way from

$834

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,734

Good round-trip deal

$1,867 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,391 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/5-26/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($887 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($150 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/2

01:25-09:20

1 stop17h 55m

$1,829

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,833

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 4/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,835

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:30-00:15

1 stop27h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 20/3

01:30-05:25

2 stops35h 55m

$1,850

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 22/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,854

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 19/3

01:30-11:05

1 stop19h 35m

$1,855

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

07:25-10:30

1 stop17h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 29/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,864

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/2

01:25-17:15

1 stop25h 50m

$1,870

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 15/3

23:55-05:25

2 stops37h 30m

$1,872

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,879

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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 $557). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,279). 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 22 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 22 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
1,913 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
973 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
9,190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
11,172 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
218 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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

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.

  • 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 12h 40m. Fly via LATAM Airlines to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 11288 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 $902. 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 - Bogotá El Dorado or Melbourne - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to South America (average of $557). Flying from Melbourne Airport to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,279). 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$538Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$625Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$658Average$3,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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AeromexicoCheapest$832Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,005Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$2,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,157Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,435Average$2,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,486Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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