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

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

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 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 16 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?

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

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 March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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 March 2026, there are 16 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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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,863LATAM Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 19:40

SCL

MEL

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,915Multiple Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,936LATAM Airlines

Thu, 30 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,937LATAM Airlines

Thu, 14 May - Mon, 1 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

12:15 - 21:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,943Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,945LATAM Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May

07:30 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

17h 00m

1 stop

01:35 - 22:20

SCL

MEL

30h 45m

1 stop

$1,957Multiple Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May

09:45 - 02:00

MEL

BOG

31h 15m

2 stops

04:25 - 06:45

BOG

MEL

35h 20m

2 stops

$1,962Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 10:00

SCL

MEL

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,980Multiple Airlines

Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul

07:30 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

17h 00m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,983Multiple Airlines

Tue, 16 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

Air Canada flights from Melbourne to South America

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Air Canada

21 May

MEL06:00Melbourne

40h 00m

3 stops

GRU09:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7 June

GRU21:35Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

48h 30m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$2,315

Air Canada

1 June

MEL06:00Melbourne

37h 05m

3 stops

BOG04:05Bogotá El Dorado

22 July

BOG09:00Bogotá El Dorado

35h 05m

3 stops

MEL11:05Melbourne

$2,416

Emirates flights from Melbourne to South America

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Emirates

2 Apr

MEL23:55Melbourne

55h 15m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

30 Apr

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

37h 35m

2 stops

MEL21:50Melbourne

$3,052

Emirates

2 Apr

MEL22:15Melbourne

56h 55m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

30 Apr

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

48h 35m

3 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$3,061

Emirates

5 Apr

MEL21:15Melbourne

56h 55m

2 stops

BOG15:10Bogotá El Dorado

3 May

BOG17:15Bogotá El Dorado

48h 35m

3 stops

MEL08:50Melbourne

$3,072

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MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,863

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/5

01:35-19:40

1 stop28h 05m

$1,915

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 11/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,936

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 1/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,937

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 1/10

12:15-21:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,943

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,945

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

07:30-10:30

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/5

01:35-22:20

1 stop30h 45m

$1,957

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

09:45-02:00

2 stops31h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 12/5

04:25-06:45

2 stops35h 20m

$1,962

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 26/7

01:35-10:00

1 stop18h 25m

$1,980

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

07:30-10:30

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 29/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,983

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in September, then you should wait until March to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,614.

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 $2,206 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 $1,849 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 35m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in South America	463 airports

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

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

There are 463 airports in South America. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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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 March 2026, there are 16 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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Avianca	PriceFrom $528	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,505 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $605	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,574 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $633	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,486 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $644	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,314 reviews	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $784	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 234 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $800	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,561 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $966	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 616 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,031	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,006 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,113	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,830 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,380	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,916 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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