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

The number of flights available between Melbourne and South America is 4 per day as of July 2026. 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 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to South America

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

30 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South America as of July 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% 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 July 2026, there are 11 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.

$865 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America in 2026

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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,509LATAM Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

00:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,517LATAM Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

02:35 - 11:10

SCL

MEL

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,576Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,581Multiple Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

12:00 - 11:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,672Qantas Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

07:00 - 09:05

MEL

SCL

16h 05m

1 stop

12:00 - 23:35

SCL

MEL

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,728Qantas Airways

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

17:10 - 16:55

MEL

GRU

37h 45m

1 stop

02:10 - 23:20

GRU

MEL

31h 10m

1 stop

$2,397Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

23:45 - 09:00

MEL

GRU

47h 15m

1 stop

20:25 - 23:20

GRU

MEL

36h 55m

1 stop

$2,420Qatar Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

11:30 - 22:35

MEL

BOG

27h 05m

2 stops

09:48 - 10:30

BOG

MEL

56h 42m

2 stops

$2,783United Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Sat, 16 Jan

12:45 - 22:35

MEL

BOG

49h 50m

2 stops

08:15 - 09:30

BOG

MEL

33h 15m

2 stops

$2,783United Airlines

Mon, 14 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to South America

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Qatar Airways

15 Oct

MEL23:45Melbourne

47h 15m

1 stop

GRU09:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

3 Nov

GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

36h 55m

1 stop

MEL23:20Melbourne

$2,420

Qatar Airways

4 Aug

MEL22:45Melbourne

31h 20m

1 stop

GRU17:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

10 Aug

GRU01:55Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

31h 10m

1 stop

MEL22:05Melbourne

$6,616

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to South America

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to South America flight tickets

United Airlines

26 Nov

MEL12:45Melbourne

49h 25m

2 stops

MDE22:10Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

9 Jan

MDE10:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

31h 45m

2 stops

MEL10:30Melbourne

$2,793

United Airlines

1 Dec

MEL12:45Melbourne

49h 30m

2 stops

MDE22:15Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

16 Jan

MDE10:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

55h 45m

2 stops

MEL10:30Melbourne

$2,796

United Airlines

12 Dec

MEL12:45Melbourne

49h 30m

2 stops

MDE22:15Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

16 Jan

MDE10:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

55h 45m

2 stops

MEL10:30Melbourne

$2,799

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MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/9

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,509

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 13/8

00:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,517

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/9

02:35-11:10

1 stop19h 35m

$1,576

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/9

12:15-22:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,581

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:00-11:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,672

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

07:00-09:05

1 stop16h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 17/11

12:00-23:35

1 stop21h 35m

$1,728

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

17:10-16:55

1 stop37h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 14/11

02:10-23:20

1 stop31h 10m

$2,397

MelbourneSao Paulo

MEL - GRU

MELGRU

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

23:45-09:00

1 stop47h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/11

20:25-23:20

1 stop36h 55m

$2,420

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

11:30-22:35

2 stops27h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 16/1

09:48-10:30

2 stops56h 42m

$2,783

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Mon 14/12

12:45-22:35

2 stops49h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 21/1

08:15-09:30

2 stops33h 15m

$2,783

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,099.

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 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 $2,159 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 $1,571 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	464 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to South America takes 12h 35m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to South America every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to South America

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 July 2026, there are 11 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 $537	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,523 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $589	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,486 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $612	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,559 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,840 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $707	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,968 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $904	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 249 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $977	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 656 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,046	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,073 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,172	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,052 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,444	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 466 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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