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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to South America from $994

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — BOG
9 Feb — 16 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to South America (0SA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,003

One-way from

$994

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,586

Good round-trip deal

$2,169 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,232 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/3-23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 46h 15m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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  • 5/3
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  • 46h 01m total
  • Melbourne to South America
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($171 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 February 2025.

Mon 7/712:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/700:40SCL - MEL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,996
Mon 7/707:00MEL - SCL
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sat 19/700:40SCL - MEL
2 stops22h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,000
Tue 25/312:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 26/600:45SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$2,014
Thu 8/509:25MEL - LIM
2 stops29h 40mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/612:00LIM - MEL
1 stop26h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,133
Tue 18/312:30MEL - GIG
2 stops22h 45mLATAM Airlines
Mon 24/312:50GIG - MEL
1 stop26h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,238
Mon 3/300:45MEL - GRU
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/315:15GRU - MEL
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,245
Thu 15/507:30MEL - LIM
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/617:15LIM - MEL
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,247
Tue 4/1112:20MEL - GRU
1 stop21h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 8/1121:40GRU - MEL
2 stops41h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,261
Wed 23/712:00MEL - GIG
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/818:05GIG - MEL
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,261
Wed 9/712:00MEL - BOG
1 stop23h 50mLATAM Airlines
Mon 11/806:35BOG - MEL
1 stop32h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,310
Wed 14/512:00MEL - MDE
2 stops42h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/618:20MDE - MEL
2 stops44h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,344
Fri 7/1106:45MEL - AEP
2 stops26h 55mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/1121:05AEP - MEL
3 stops25h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,349

Find flights from Melbourne to South America within your budget

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 4 February 2025.

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MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

12:00-11:00

Nonstop13h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 19/7

00:40-16:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,996

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

07:00-14:20

1 stop21h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 19/7

00:40-13:35

2 stops22h 55m

$2,000

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

12:30-11:20

Nonstop12h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 26/6

00:45-05:40

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,014

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

09:25-00:05

2 stops29h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 12/6

12:00-05:40

1 stop26h 40m

$2,133

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

12:30-21:15

2 stops22h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 24/3

12:50-05:25

1 stop26h 35m

$2,238

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

00:45-18:35

2 stops55h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 11/3

15:15-23:00

2 stops41h 45m

$2,245

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

07:30-19:40

3 stops27h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 16/6

17:15-05:40

1 stop21h 25m

$2,247

MelbourneRio de Janeiro

MEL - GIG

MELGIG

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

12:00-22:30

1 stop23h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 13/8

18:05-10:05

2 stops27h 00m

$2,261

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Wed 9/7

12:00-20:50

1 stop23h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 11/8

06:35-05:40

1 stop32h 05m

$2,310

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

12:30-18:45

1 stop20h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 10/3

15:55-05:25

1 stop23h 30m

$2,313

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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 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 4 February 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 4 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,713 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
827 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,311 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 $1,166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar 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 - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or Melbourne - Bogotá El Dorado, Melbourne - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl 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, 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 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to South America

Discover the top 8 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 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,865Average$2,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,103Average$3,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,354Average$3,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,449Average$3,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,572Average$3,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,698Average$3,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$3,032Average$3,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,072Average$3,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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