How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to South America on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and South America is 26 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 19% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to South America

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to South America on average per day?

As of May 2026, 3 flights take off from Melbourne Airport and land in South America each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

Which airlines fly to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Melbourne Airport according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America?

There are 14 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to South America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South America may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,612LATAM Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

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SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

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MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,614LATAM Airlines

Sun, 19 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

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SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

15h 35mdirect

$1,661LATAM Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 10:00

SCL

MEL

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,682Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

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SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 10:00

SCL

MEL

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,684Multiple Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 15 Aug

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,691LATAM Airlines

Sun, 19 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,692Multiple Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,693LATAM Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

06:00 - 22:57

MEL

BOG

32h 57m

2 stops

23:55 - 17:15

BOG

MEL

49h 20m

2 stops

$2,186American Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

22:45 - 17:50

MEL

SSA

56h 05m

2 stops

12:55 - 22:05

SSA

MEL

44h 10m

2 stops

$3,030Qatar Airways

Thu, 11 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to South America

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LATAM Airlines

3 June

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16 June

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,612

LATAM Airlines

19 July

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

15 Aug

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,614

LATAM Airlines

24 Aug

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19 Sept

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

15h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,661

Emirates flights from Melbourne Airport to South America

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Emirates

30 May

MEL05:15Melbourne

48h 55m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

27 June

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

69h 20m

3 stops

MEL05:35Melbourne

$3,616

Emirates

18 May

MEL15:55Melbourne

66h 10m

3 stops

EZE21:05Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

8 June

EZE22:25Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

34h 25m

2 stops

MEL21:50Melbourne

$3,879

Emirates

18 May

MEL21:15Melbourne

47h 25m

2 stops

BOG05:40Bogotá El Dorado

16 June

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

48h 35m

3 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$4,178

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$1,693

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2 stops49h 20m

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Thu 11/6

22:45-17:50

2 stops56h 05m

Salvador Luis E. Magalhaes

Sun 14/6

12:55-22:05

2 stops44h 10m

$3,030

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in January, then you should wait until April to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $566.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to South America flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $2,148 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,737 on momondo.

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Best price found	$1,187
Fastest flight time	11h 35m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in South America	464 airports

The best one-way flight to South America from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $1,187. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,139.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to South America takes 11h 35m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to South America on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 464 airports in South America. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America?
There are 14 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to South America as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to South America?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South America may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to South America?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Melbourne Airport to South America is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 98.51% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 1.49%.

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Avianca	PriceFrom $519	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,527 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $573	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $595	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,582 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $615	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,660 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $885	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 241 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $949	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,012	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,037 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,093	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,051 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,258	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,730 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,358	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,924 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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