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

The number of flights available between Melbourne and South America is 3 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

LATAM Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways 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 70% 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?

25 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to South America as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% 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 May 2026, 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.

$1,156 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 - 13:45

EZE

MEL

22h 30m

1 stop

$1,899Multiple Airlines

Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

12:10 - 16:45

MEL

EZE

18h 35m

1 stop

02:00 - 22:50

EZE

MEL

30h 50m

1 stop

$1,919Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,931LATAM Airlines

Fri, 24 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,944LATAM Airlines

Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

12:00 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

12h 30mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,945LATAM Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

07:30 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

17h 00m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,963Multiple Airlines

Sun, 5 Jul - Fri, 4 Sep

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 13:40

SCL

MEL

22h 05m

1 stop

$1,964Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,970LATAM Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Tue, 2 Jun

14:25 - 09:29

MEL

BOG

35h 04m

3 stops

08:40 - 12:25

BOG

MEL

35h 45m

3 stops

$1,971Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

18:30 - 16:30

MEL

EZE

35h 00m

1 stop

02:15 - 08:20

EZE

MEL

41h 05m

1 stop

$2,134China Eastern

Sun, 19 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne to South America

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United Airlines

11 May

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 59m

2 stops

BOG04:54Bogotá El Dorado

22 June

BOG00:14Bogotá El Dorado

41h 01m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$2,695

United Airlines

11 May

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 59m

2 stops

BOG04:54Bogotá El Dorado

23 June

BOG07:20Bogotá El Dorado

33h 55m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$2,702

United Airlines

11 May

MEL10:55Melbourne

32h 59m

2 stops

BOG04:54Bogotá El Dorado

23 June

BOG07:20Bogotá El Dorado

33h 55m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

$2,732

LATAM Airlines flights from Melbourne to South America

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

LATAM Airlines

24 July

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

6 Aug

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,931

LATAM Airlines

6 June

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27 June

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,944

LATAM Airlines

12 June

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 30m

SCL10:30Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

25 June

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

$1,945

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Mon 22/6

08:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 29/6

02:15-13:45

1 stop22h 30m

$1,899

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MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

12:10-16:45

1 stop18h 35m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 16/11

02:00-22:50

1 stop30h 50m

$1,919

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 6/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,931

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 27/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,944

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MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

12:00-10:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 25/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,945

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

07:30-10:30

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/9

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,963

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 21/6

01:35-13:40

1 stop22h 05m

$1,964

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,970

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

14:25-09:29

3 stops35h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 6/11

08:40-12:25

3 stops35h 45m

$1,971

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

18:30-16:30

1 stop35h 00m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 6/8

02:15-08:20

1 stop41h 05m

$2,134

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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 $562.

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 $2,168 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 $1,733 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	11h 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 11h 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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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 May 2026, 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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Avianca	PriceFrom $515	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,520 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $561	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,461 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $590	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,578 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $610	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,673 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $878	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 240 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $942	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 640 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,004	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,030 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,084	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,995 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,248	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,680 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,347	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,915 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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