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 June 2026. 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?

30 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South America as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 71% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 12 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, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 June 2026, there are 12 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.

$1,120 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America in 2026

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08:35 - 16:30

MEL

EZE

20h 55m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:50

EZE

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,783Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

08:35 - 16:30

MEL

EZE

20h 55m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:50

EZE

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,795Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

18:45 - 16:45

MEL

EZE

35h 00m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:50

EZE

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,805Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul

12:00 - 15:30

MEL

LIM

18h 30m

1 stop

16:20 - 05:40

LIM

MEL

22h 20m

1 stop

$1,927LATAM Airlines

Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,928LATAM Airlines

Wed, 22 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

08:00 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 30m

1 stop

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,934LATAM Airlines

Sat, 18 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

08:00 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 30m

1 stop

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,958LATAM Airlines

Sat, 11 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

06:00 - 08:30

MEL

EZE

40h 30m

2 stops

22:30 - 11:40

EZE

MEL

47h 10m

2 stops

$2,037American Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 3 Feb

06:00 - 08:30

MEL

EZE

40h 30m

2 stops

22:30 - 12:35

EZE

MEL

48h 05m

2 stops

$2,039American Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

06:00 - 08:30

MEL

EZE

40h 30m

2 stops

22:30 - 17:15

EZE

MEL

52h 45m

2 stops

$2,044American Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 8 Feb

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LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne to South America

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LATAM Airlines

19 July

MEL12:00Melbourne

18h 30m

1 stop

LIM15:30Lima J Chavez Intl

4 Aug

LIM16:20Lima J Chavez Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,927

LATAM Airlines

22 July

MEL08:15Melbourne

16h 15m

1 stop

SCL10:30Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

25 July

SCL12:15Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 30m

1 stop

MEL22:45Melbourne

$1,928

LATAM Airlines

18 July

MEL08:00Melbourne

16h 30m

1 stop

SCL10:30Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

25 July

SCL12:15Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 30m

1 stop

MEL22:45Melbourne

$1,934

Emirates flights from Melbourne to South America

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Emirates

2 July

MEL05:15Melbourne

48h 55m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

30 July

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

69h 20m

3 stops

MEL05:35Melbourne

$4,624

Emirates

30 June

MEL05:15Melbourne

48h 55m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

28 July

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

45h 20m

3 stops

MEL05:35Melbourne

$4,742

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MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

08:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,783

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

08:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,795

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

18:45-16:45

1 stop35h 00m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 9/7

02:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,805

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

12:00-15:30

1 stop18h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 4/8

16:20-05:40

1 stop22h 20m

$1,927

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MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 25/7

12:15-22:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,928

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

08:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 25/7

12:15-22:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,934

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

08:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 25/7

12:15-22:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,958

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

06:00-08:30

2 stops40h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 3/2

22:30-11:40

2 stops47h 10m

$2,037

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Sat 21/11

06:00-08:30

2 stops40h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 10/12

22:30-12:35

2 stops48h 05m

$2,039

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

06:00-08:30

2 stops40h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 8/2

22:30-17:15

2 stops52h 45m

$2,044

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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, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $574.

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 $2,171 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 $1,807 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	11h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	464 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to South America takes 11h 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 June 2026, there are 12 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 $526	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,531 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $581	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,408 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $603	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,567 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $626	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,678 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $897	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 244 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $962	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,026	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,047 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,275	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,852 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,379	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,933 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,422	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 462 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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