$1,024 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America

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Best South America Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$2,237
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,911
Lima
Lima2 stops$1,937
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,247
Medellín
Medellín2 stops$2,587
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$2,211
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,031
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,011
Cali
Cali2 stops$3,069
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,419
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$2,475
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,350
Mendoza
Mendoza1 stop$1,976
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$2,237
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,911
Lima
Lima2 stops$1,937
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,247
Medellín
Medellín2 stops$2,587
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$2,211
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,031
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,011
Cali
Cali2 stops$3,069
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,419
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$2,475
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,350
Mendoza
Mendoza1 stop$1,976

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to South America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Wed, 6 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
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12:00 - 10:50MEL-SCL
12h 50mdirect
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00:45 - 05:15SCL-MEL
14h 30mdirect
$1,663LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 14 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
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12:00 - 10:50MEL-SCL
12h 50mdirect
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00:45 - 05:15SCL-MEL
14h 30mdirect
$1,679LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 21 Jul - Sat, 26 Jul
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12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
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00:45 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 55mdirect
$2,111Qantas Airways
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Wed, 16 Jul - Mon, 25 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
00:45 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 55mdirect
$2,112Qantas Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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17:10 - 16:55MEL-GRU
37h 45m1 stop
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20:25 - 05:55GRU-MEL
43h 30m1 stop
$2,639Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Fri, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
16:15 - 17:15MEL-GRU
39h 00m1 stop
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01:10 - 23:45GRU-MEL
32h 35m1 stop
$2,673Qatar Airways
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Mon, 8 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 05:10MEL-BOG
32h 10m2 stops
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01:30 - 09:30BOG-MEL
64h 00m2 stops
$2,820United Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:35MEL-BOG
49h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
01:30 - 10:00BOG-MEL
64h 30m2 stops
$2,834United Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 9 Jan
American Airlines Logo
13:55 - 22:55MEL-BOG
49h 00m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:10 - 05:00BOG-MEL
46h 50m2 stops
$2,927American Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Mon, 5 Jan
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 22:55MEL-BOG
32h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:59 - 05:00BOG-MEL
37h 01m1 stop
$2,966American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to South America flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to South America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to South America flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America.

The cheapest ticket to South America from Melbourne found in the last 72 hours was to Santiago, at $1,865 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santiago (SCL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,865.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to South America is May, when tickets cost $2,393 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,345 and $3,026 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to South America?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South America on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to South America. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to South America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne to South America, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


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FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to South America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to South America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to South America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to South America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne to South America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to South America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,841 on average. Morning departures are around 10% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,040.

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to South America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1785 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
6.7Food
8.1Crew
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Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

2.0 MediocreMichael, May 2025IQT - LIM
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Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

The crew was fantastic. They were there whenever we needed. The wifi didn’t work which was brutal on an 11 hour flight. The onboard entertainment was boring. Nothing of interest

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

Everything was good. Flight was on time, luggage pickup was quick. The staff were great. Could not ask for anything more.

The flight was delayed so the people from a late connecting flight was able to still make the connection.

We had to wait almost an hour for the wheelchair porter to be ready to pick up my mother. And when she arrived in Newark airport the porter was not there and she started walking with her cane and her poor mobility. When the Newark porter found her they didn't want to transfer her bags to the wheelchair for her.

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

Bathroom ran out of TP and floor was wet. Crew seemed a bit unhappy, overnight flights may be harder.

The flight was two hours late to take off. The captain kept making announcements in English, but the volume on the speakers was low and we could not hear him. The flight attendant’s French translation was loud and clear, but we couldn’t understand French. The crew was nowhere to be found to relay what the captain was announcing. Very frustrating experience. American has to do better.

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

My seat was horrible. I think it was broken in several places. Other than that, the crew was great and the plane was clean

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

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