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Cheap flights from Melbourne to South America from $1,000

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,937

One-way from

$1,000

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,569
18/5-15/6
  • 18/5-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 4/6
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($1,221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($163 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 4 March 2025.

Sun 18/508:10MEL - SCL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/612:35SCL - MEL
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,937
Thu 13/312:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/301:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,938
Sat 24/520:50AVV - SCL
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/601:45SCL - AVV
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,953
Tue 4/1112:20MEL - EZE
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:00EZE - MEL
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,099
Tue 6/507:30MEL - AEP
2 stops25h 10mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/620:10AEP - MEL
2 stops44h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,155
Thu 10/708:15MEL - LIM
3 stops29h 20mLATAM Airlines
Wed 20/817:15LIM - MEL
2 stops25h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,179
Tue 4/1112:20MEL - EZE
2 stops28h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 26/1119:00EZE - MEL
3 stops27h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,200
Mon 21/712:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop13h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 16/800:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/3$2,229
Thu 10/708:35MEL - LIM
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/817:15LIM - MEL
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,268
Sat 16/812:00MEL - POA
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Sat 30/820:55POA - MEL
1 stop19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,269
Mon 11/812:00MEL - GRU
2 stops44h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 23/1015:15GRU - MEL
2 stops25h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,290
Sun 27/408:00MEL - AEP
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/521:05AEP - MEL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,304

Find flights from Melbourne to South America within your budget

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Melbourne

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

08:10-11:00

1 stop16h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 15/6

12:35-21:20

1 stop18h 45m

$1,937

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

12:00-11:00

Nonstop13h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 16/8

00:40-22:45

1 stop32h 05m

$1,945

MelbourneSantiago

AVV - SCL

AVVSCL

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 24/5

20:50-11:00

1 stop28h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 6/6

01:45-14:10

1 stop22h 25m

$1,953

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

07:30-19:40

2 stops25h 10m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 6/6

20:10-05:40

2 stops44h 30m

$2,155

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

08:15-23:27

2 stops28h 12m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 6/6

12:48-13:35

2 stops35h 47m

$2,207

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

08:00-22:35

3 stops29h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 12/6

11:50-05:40

1 stop26h 50m

$2,210

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

12:00-11:00

Nonstop13h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 16/8

00:45-05:40

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,229

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

08:00-23:27

3 stops28h 27m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 28/5

19:13-10:05

2 stops25h 52m

$2,264

MelbournePorto Alegre

MEL - POA

MELPOA

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

12:00-00:25

2 stops25h 25m

Porto Alegre Salgado Filho

Sat 30/8

20:55-05:40

1 stop19h 45m

$2,269

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

08:45-19:40

2 stops23h 55m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Tue 5/8

08:40-23:35

2 stops25h 55m

$2,271

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to South America

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to South America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to South America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $1,617). Flying from Melbourne 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 4 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne 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 4 March 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,763 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
812 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,234 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    $1,000 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 Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $1,460 and $1,715, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or Melbourne Avalon - Bogotá El Dorado, Melbourne - Bogotá El Dorado is the most popular route 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 to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to South America (average of $1,617). Flying from Melbourne 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to South America

Discover the top 9 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 4 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$584Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,839Average$2,602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,859Average$3,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,008Average$3,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,421Average$3,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,593Average$3,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,746Average$2,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,782Average$3,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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