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

LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to South America

How long is the flight from Australia to South America?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in South America you fly into. For example, flying from Adelaide to Madrid takes 25h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Melbourne to Madrid takes 27h 45m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

The number of flights available between Australia and South America is 7 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 70% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

Which airlines fly to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Australia according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 57% 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 Australia to South America on average per week?

53 flights are operational weekly from Australia to South America as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to South America?

Prices for flights from Australia to South America refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to South America?

There are 16 operators available for flights from Australia to South America as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to South America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:55 - 04:30

MEL

BOG

43h 35m2 stops

06:35 - 05:40

BOG

MEL

32h 05m1 stop

$1,624LATAM Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Tue, 19 May

18:45 - 04:30

MEL

BOG

48h 45m2 stops

05:00 - 05:40

BOG

MEL

33h 40m2 stops

$1,650LATAM Airlines

Sat, 25 Apr - Tue, 19 May

23:55 - 21:35

MEL

BOG

36h 40m2 stops

23:10 - 05:40

BOG

MEL

39h 30m1 stop

$1,662LATAM Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Tue, 23 Jun

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,745Qantas Airways

Tue, 5 May - Sun, 21 Jun

00:30 - 06:05

BNE

GRU

42h 35m2 stops

22:35 - 23:00

GRU

BNE

59h 25m2 stops

$1,809Cathay Pacific

Sun, 8 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb

00:30 - 06:05

BNE

GRU

42h 35m2 stops

22:25 - 11:05

GRU

BNE

47h 40m2 stops

$1,810Cathay Pacific

Tue, 10 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m2 stops

08:00 - 07:45

BOG

BNE

56h 45m2 stops

$1,854Air Canada

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m2 stops

08:00 - 07:45

BOG

BNE

56h 45m2 stops

$1,856Air Canada

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

12:10 - 14:15

BNE

BOG

41h 05m2 stops

08:00 - 05:45

BOG

BNE

54h 45m2 stops

$1,866American Airlines

Tue, 30 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan

09:40 - 23:30

BNE

BOG

28h 50m1 stop

23:55 - 06:30

BOG

BNE

39h 35m1 stop

$1,868American Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

Emirates flights from Australia to South America

Our best Emirates deals on Australia to South America flight tickets

Emirates

1 Feb

PER22:20Perth

54h 20m

2 stops

BOG15:40Bogotá El Dorado

7 Mar

BOG17:45Bogotá El Dorado

65h 10m

3 stops

PER23:55Perth

$3,424

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10 Dec

PER10:30Perth

66h 10m

3 stops

BOG15:40Bogotá El Dorado

28 Jan

BOG17:45Bogotá El Dorado

41h 10m

3 stops

PER23:55Perth

$4,408

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10 Dec

MEL16:55Melbourne

62h 45m

3 stops

BOG15:40Bogotá El Dorado

23 Jan

BOG17:45Bogotá El Dorado

44h 30m

3 stops

MEL06:15Melbourne

$4,584

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American Airlines

30 Dec

BNE09:40Brisbane

28h 50m

1 stop

BOG23:30Bogotá El Dorado

27 Jan

BOG23:55Bogotá El Dorado

39h 35m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,866

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20 Jan

BNE09:40Brisbane

28h 50m

1 stop

BOG23:30Bogotá El Dorado

27 Jan

BOG23:55Bogotá El Dorado

39h 35m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,868

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21 Jan

BNE09:40Brisbane

27h 30m

2 stops

BOG22:10Bogotá El Dorado

10 Mar

BOG23:55Bogotá El Dorado

38h 35m

1 stop

BNE05:30Brisbane

$1,875

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23:55-04:30

2 stops43h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 19/5

06:35-05:40

1 stop32h 05m

$1,624

MelbourneBogotá

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MELBOG

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

18:45-04:30

2 stops48h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 19/5

05:00-05:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,650

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:55-21:35

2 stops36h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 23/6

23:10-05:40

1 stop39h 30m

$1,662

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 21/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,745

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Sun 8/2

00:30-06:05

2 stops42h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 26/2

22:35-23:00

2 stops59h 25m

$1,809

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Tue 10/3

00:30-06:05

2 stops42h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/4

22:25-11:05

2 stops47h 40m

$1,810

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 24/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops56h 45m

$1,854

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 24/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops56h 45m

$1,856

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Tue 30/12

12:10-14:15

2 stops41h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 24/1

08:00-05:45

2 stops54h 45m

$1,866

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Tue 20/1

09:40-23:30

1 stop28h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 27/1

23:55-06:30

1 stop39h 35m

$1,868

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to South America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in October, then you should wait until August to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,396.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South America?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to South America from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $2,718. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South America on Sunday is $2,884.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South America?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Australia to South America when you can find flight prices for as low as $2,783. Flying to South America in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to South America, so prices are often more expensive at around $3,150 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Australia 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 Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $2,550 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 Australia for as low as $2,421 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to South America flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to South America flight.

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Best price found	$1,256
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	1 airport

The best one-way flight to South America from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,256. The best return flight deal from Australia to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,128.

The fastest flight from Australia to South America takes 12h 30m

Direct flights go from Australia to South America every day.

There is 1 airport near South America: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to South America?
Prices for flights from Australia to South America refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to South America?
There are 16 operators available for flights from Australia to South America as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to South America?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Australia to South America?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Australia to South America is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 98.69% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 1.04%, Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.13%, and Airbus A380-800 at 0.07%.

Best airlines flying from Australia to South America

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Avianca	PriceFrom $550	Free cancellation	Rating 6.6 2,476 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $639	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,558 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $672	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,043 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $805	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 209 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $850	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,653 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,027	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 544 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,095	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,182	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,500 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,481	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,889 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,519	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 426 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to South America?

Finding the right flight to South America from Australia is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South America quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Australia to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Australia to South America on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to South America?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight from Australia to South America.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to South America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in October, then you should wait until August to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,396.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South America?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South America?

What is the cheapest Australia to South America flight route?

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez for the best Australia - South America flight prices

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

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to South America flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to South America flight.

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

LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to South America

Which airlines fly to South America?

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

The number of flights available between Australia and South America is 7 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 70% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

53 flights are operational weekly from Australia to South America as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 15% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from Australia to South America?

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Best airlines flying from Australia to South America

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to South America?

Can I find flights from Australia to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to South America?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Australia to South America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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