$861 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to South America

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Best South America Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$2,301
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops$2,012
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,025
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$2,197
Medellín
Medellín3 stops$2,404
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,103
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$1,995
Cusco
Cusco3 stops$2,528
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,358

Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to South America

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to South America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to South America

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to South America.
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LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
00:45 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 55mdirect
$1,907LATAM Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 31 May
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12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
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01:45 - 10:35SCL-MEL
18h 50m1 stop
$1,920
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 30 May
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
00:45 - 05:40SCL-MEL
14h 55mdirect
$2,476Qantas Airways
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Wed, 4 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 11:00MEL-SCL
13h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 21:05SCL-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
$2,562Qantas Airways
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Wed, 4 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
15:15 - 10:40MEL-GRU
32h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 16:50GRU-MEL
31h 30m1 stop
$2,644Qatar Airways
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Tue, 13 May - Fri, 30 May
Qatar Airways Logo
15:15 - 10:40MEL-GRU
32h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
01:55 - 16:50GRU-MEL
49h 55m1 stop
$2,648Qatar Airways
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Tue, 13 May - Thu, 29 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 04:54MEL-BOG
32h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:48 - 10:00BOG-MEL
32h 12m2 stops
$2,836United Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Dec
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 19:20MEL-BOG
47h 25m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 08:15BOG-MEL
32h 45m2 stops
$2,841United Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 07:15MEL-GRU
34h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
22:00 - 05:00GRU-MEL
42h 00m1 stop
$3,541American Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Mon, 19 May
American Airlines Logo
15:05 - 13:00MEL-BOG
36h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
00:40 - 05:00BOG-MEL
36h 20m1 stop
$3,972American Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Dec

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to South America flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to South America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to South America flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America.
The cheapest ticket to South America from Melbourne found in the last 72 hours was to Santiago, at $1,746 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santiago (SCL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,746.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South America?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,841 on average. Morning departures are around 10% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,040.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne to South America?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $3,872, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to South America is May, when tickets cost $2,462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,403 and $3,082 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to South America?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South America on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to South America. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne to South America, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Melbourne to Bogotá

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to South America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to South America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to South America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to South America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne to South America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to South America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Melbourne to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to South America

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to South America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1767 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
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Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

4.0 OkayRalph, Apr 2025LIM - JFK
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Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

reliable, relatively relaxed, helpful and kind staff and clean airplanes. No need for more.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Moved seats, didn't accommodate requests to change seats even though other seats were available.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

Everything was good. Flight was on time, luggage pickup was quick. The staff were great. Could not ask for anything more.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Miami lounges were overcrowded and we were unable to get in. We only had a short time. But the banks are too tight in all American hubs

The flight was great, and I have never ridden in first class previously so I don't have any practical knowledge of the norm. The flight out to DFW was delayed and I sat in economy which was as expected, not nearly as spoiled as I was in first class which had more general room but that is par for the course. I have no complaints and will wait until I fly American again before I can make a valid improvement. I will fly American again in the future.

boarding was quick and painless. entertainment could have been better- but that's also what ipads are for.

The flight from CLE to JFK was fantasti! Pilots and cre were informative and accommodating.

Overall good. Tight connection in DFW because of gate unavailability upon landing.

Nothing...a plane ride to where I needed to go.

Flight delayed from rdu due to too much fuel. Had to stay overnight in dfw. Food vouchers inadequate to cover dinner and breakfast

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