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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bogotá
Bogotá3 stops$1,889
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,661
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops$2,118
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,142
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,062
Medellín
Medellín3 stops$1,967
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,370
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,240
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$2,058
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$2,503
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,352
Cali
Cali2 stops$2,483
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,550
Mendoza
Mendoza2 stops$1,992
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,457
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte1 stop$2,500
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre1 stop$2,595
Bogotá
Bogotá3 stops$1,889
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,661
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops$2,118
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,142
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,062
Medellín
Medellín3 stops$1,967
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,370
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,240
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$2,058
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$2,503
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,352
Cali
Cali2 stops$2,483
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,550
Mendoza
Mendoza2 stops$1,992
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,457
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte1 stop$2,500
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre1 stop$2,595

Book Cheap Melbourne to South America Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 11:35
MEL
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SCL
12h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
01:55 - 05:40
SCL
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MEL
14h 45mdirect
$1,661Qantas Airways
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
LATAM Airlines Logo
08:15 - 11:30
MEL
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SCL
16h 15m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
02:35 - 13:20
SCL
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MEL
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,672LATAM Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:35
MEL
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SCL
12h 35mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:15 - 22:45
SCL
-
MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
$1,694LATAM Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 11:50
MEL
-
SCL
15h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:10 - 08:00
SCL
-
MEL
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,731Qantas Airways
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 11:30
MEL
-
SCL
17h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:35 - 12:10
SCL
-
MEL
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,761Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 - 11:30
MEL
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SCL
37h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:55 - 05:40
SCL
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MEL
14h 45mdirect
$1,765Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 16:55
MEL
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GRU
37h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
02:10 - 23:20
GRU
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MEL
31h 10m
1 stop
$2,381Qatar Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
23:45 - 09:00
MEL
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GRU
47h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 23:20
GRU
-
MEL
36h 55m
1 stop
$2,404Qatar Airways
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 05:10
MEL
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BOG
32h 25m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:15 - 10:30
BOG
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MEL
34h 15m
2 stops
$2,773United Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:35
MEL
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BOG
27h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
01:30 - 09:30
BOG
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MEL
40h 00m
2 stops
$2,773United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Airport to South America flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to South America from Melbourne Airport found in the last 5 days was to Santiago, at $1,697 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santiago (SCL), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,697.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to South America?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,233, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to South America is March, when tickets cost $2,062 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,217 and $2,461 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to South America, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$909
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (37% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Bogotá

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to South America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and South America per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in South America, with an average flight time of 12h 35m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 6 flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 249 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
DFW - NAN
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Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji Business Class was value for money. Would do again for a long haul flight.

Staff was very helpful, polite, efficient. Food was excellent. Business class seat very comfortable.

We recently flew on FIJI AIRLINES, what a breath of fresh air! From their customer service at the ticket counter/ Baggage check to the flight attendants on the plane! When I bought the tickets they were the least expensive too! I took a picture of one of the flight attendants scoop up a very fussy baby and walk her around the plane, to give her parents a break. I would love to submit, but don’t know how. Meals were great, also complimentary beer and wine was a pleasant surprise!

The business class seat was not very comfortable . Fortunately it was a short flight

check-in at sydney was a bit disorganized. one well-dressed woman appeared to be in charge, staring at others who were not ready and checking in passengers. one person at business class check-in, was sarcastic and only mentioned the gate assignment, no bother to mention the lounge access etc... the crew on board was stellar. so polite, helpful and respectful. the meals were great, endless beverages, and the a350 is spectacular with the seat/bed, amenity kit, television, bedding, headphones. first time flying fiji airways- honolulu- fiji-sydney, and sydney-fiji-los angeles, all in business class. their fares are much more affordable than other carriers. hopefully, one day, they will use a widebody aircraft from honolulu- fiji, since it is a nearly 7-hour flight and the 737-max 8, although comfortable, would be better with a widebody plane.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

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

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.

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

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

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

The Flight was delayed in 2,5 hours. 1 hour inside the airplane then we passangers were not allowed to receive food as the local regulariam determines (for delays bigger than 2 hours)

The seats are getting smaller and smaller. Very uncomfortable trip. More than in other airlines

On time. At least they offer a drink and a small snack. Plane was clean

Hostile flight attendants. Second flight with Jose so much better. Arrived 1/2 hour early. Thanks.

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

This airline is full of junk fees. After paying to get my kids to sit with me, we were asked at the gate to check in our roller bags and pay $40 for each one. Peruvian passengers all took their roller bag in the plane. I don’t appreciate airlines who spot the gringos to tax them more.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

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

Flight departed owing to SFO TSA delays as well as incoming flight running late I know these delays are commonplace but when you’re flying long haul international the least that could be done is priority being given to customers in this situation I raced to the gate the plane was still there but NO UNITED AIRLINES STAFF in the surrounding area could seemingly provide effective support This coloured my view of flying with UA The actual flights were good

Crew seemed annoyed by the fact we were there. Very unpleasant

Due to a cancelled flight the day before this flight only had 44 people. Best flight ever on international route. Food getting better. Can United provide fruit ex apples and bananas for snacks? Crew fantastic.

Honestly didn’t like anything. Crew was in rush . Food was ok and there was no whiskey. Have to pay extra $ if you want to drink whiskey . They only provide wine and beer.

Compared to other international Airlines the infotainment system is need of overhaul. Doesn't have music it's got a limited selection of movies but I was impressed that an American airline was showing the documentary on John Farnham an Australian singer!

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

The plane was comfortable but the crew wasn’t friendly.

I was traveling alone abroad for the first time and the staff was not helpful and rude at times.

Delayed 24 hours. Should have called it much earlier They provided quality accommodations, food vouchers etc. FINALLY The issues started at 8 AM and they cancelled the flight at 11:30 PM, with no plans for a new flight.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

I have been flying with American most of my professional career. But the airline seems tired and becoming more and more subpar with older planes than other airlines, dirtier and less comfortable seating, and less and less amenities. Their WiFi seldom works and their food is becoming more and more mediocre. How do you fly from LAX to PHL with only being offered one drink and as a platinum customer. I am exploring delta here on out for more of my flying.

American Airlines canceled the flight twice and was unable to facilitate a change of city for us after our travel plans became affected. We lost alot of money due to this and it seems like the airline was trying their best not to facilitate this. Mind you, I am a very loyal member.

Flight was a delayed a few minutes but nothing crazy, everything went extremely well

Our seats were better than i had anticipated. They provided nice pillows and blankets as well as a kit with ear plugs, sleep mask and headphones which made the long haul flight better. Their food selection and service was good. I appreciated that they came through the cabin with water a few times. We were ahead of schedule which was nice!

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