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

LATAM Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to South America

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

The number of flights available between Melbourne and South America is 1 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving 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 according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 60% 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.

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

8 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South America as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 38% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

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

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

As of September 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to South America.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to South America.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:30 - 20:10MEL-LIM

23h 40m1 stop

09:50 - 05:25LIM-MEL

27h 35m1 stop

$1,641LATAM Airlines

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07:25 - 10:55MEL-SCL

17h 30m1 stop

13:10 - 08:35SCL-MEL

29h 25m1 stop

$2,070Qantas Airways

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23:45 - 17:15MEL-GRU

31h 30m1 stop

20:25 - 17:50GRU-MEL

31h 25m1 stop

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13:00 - 22:05MEL-MDE

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30h 45m3 stops

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11:55 - 21:10MEL-MDE

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10:45 - 09:30MDE-MEL

30h 45m2 stops

$2,824United Airlines

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17:45 - 17:15MEL-MVD

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19:05 - 21:05MVD-MEL

36h 00m2 stops

$3,112Qantas Airways

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16:10 - 00:20MEL-MVD

46h 10m2 stops

02:25 - 23:05MVD-MEL

54h 40m2 stops

$3,383Qatar Airways

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16:05 - 10:15MEL-MVD

56h 10m2 stops

23:25 - 05:00MVD-MEL

39h 35m2 stops

$3,529American Airlines

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12:00 - 10:15MEL-MVD

36h 15m2 stops

23:25 - 09:30MVD-MEL

44h 05m2 stops

$3,538American Airlines

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LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne to South America

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2 Nov

MEL12:30Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

LIM20:10Lima J Chavez Intl

12 Nov

LIM09:50Lima J Chavez Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MEL05:25Melbourne

$1,641

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2 Nov

MEL12:30Melbourne

23h 40m

1 stop

LIM20:10Lima J Chavez Intl

12 Nov

LIM12:15Lima J Chavez Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

MEL05:25Melbourne

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2 Nov

MEL12:30Melbourne

23h 20m

2 stops

LIM19:50Lima J Chavez Intl

12 Nov

LIM12:15Lima J Chavez Intl

25h 10m

2 stops

MEL05:25Melbourne

$1,646

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United Airlines

18 Nov

MEL13:00Melbourne

49h 05m

2 stops

MDE22:05Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

9 Feb

MDE10:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

30h 45m

3 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

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19 Oct

MEL11:55Melbourne

49h 15m

2 stops

MDE21:10Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

12 Nov

MDE10:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

30h 45m

2 stops

MEL09:30Melbourne

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16 Sept

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 59m

2 stops

BOG04:54Bogotá El Dorado

21 Oct

BOG07:20Bogotá El Dorado

33h 55m

2 stops

MEL09:15Melbourne

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1 stop27h 35m

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12:30-20:10

1 stop23h 40m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 12/11

12:15-05:25

2 stops25h 10m

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MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

07:25-10:55

1 stop17h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 18/6

13:10-08:35

1 stop29h 25m

$2,070

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MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

23:45-17:15

1 stop31h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 9/11

20:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

$2,612

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MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

13:00-22:05

2 stops49h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 9/2

10:45-09:30

3 stops30h 45m

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MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

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11:55-21:10

2 stops49h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 12/11

10:45-09:30

2 stops30h 45m

$2,824

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MELMVD

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Mon 12/1

17:45-17:15

2 stops37h 30m

Montevideo Carrasco

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19:05-21:05

2 stops36h 00m

$3,112

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MELMVD

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Tue 3/2

16:10-00:20

2 stops46h 10m

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02:25-23:05

2 stops54h 40m

$3,383

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MELMVD

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

16:05-10:15

2 stops56h 10m

Montevideo Carrasco

Thu 22/1

23:25-05:00

2 stops39h 35m

$3,529

MelbourneMontevideo

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MELMVD

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

12:00-10:15

2 stops36h 15m

Montevideo Carrasco

Tue 13/1

23:25-09:30

2 stops44h 05m

$3,538

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to South America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in June, then you should wait until July to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,363.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South America?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to South America from Melbourne. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $2,756. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South America on Wednesday is $2,980.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South America?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Melbourne to South America when you can find flight prices for as low as $2,809. Flying to South America in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to South America, so prices are often more expensive at around $3,115 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to South America flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $2,636 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 for as low as $2,444 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to South America flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	12h 40m
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The fastest flight from Melbourne to South America takes 12h 40m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to South America every day.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to South America?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to South America were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to South America?
As of September 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to South America?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to South America

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Avianca	PriceFrom $543	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 2,423 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $645	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,521 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $748	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 205 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $858	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,710 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $973	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,112	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,339	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 904 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,534	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 415 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,684	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,846 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $2,172	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,953 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Melbourne to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to South America

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in June, then you should wait until July to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,363.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South America?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South America?

What is the cheapest Melbourne to South America flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez for the best Melbourne - South America flight prices

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

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to South America flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

LATAM Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to South America

Which airlines fly to South America?

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

The number of flights available between Melbourne and South America is 1 per day as of September 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

8 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South America as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 38% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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Best airlines flying from Melbourne to South America

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to South America?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to South America?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to South America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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