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

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and LATAM Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South America to Australia

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

As of February 2026, there are 63 flights per week flying from South America to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to Australia?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from South America 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 Australia. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from South America to Australia were last updated today.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from South America to Australia as of February 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South America to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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01:20 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 05mdirect

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

$1,885LATAM Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

01:05 - 05:40

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MEL

14h 35mdirect

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

$1,897Multiple Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Sun, 24 May

02:05 - 06:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

$1,904Multiple Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr

01:20 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 05mdirect

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

$1,929LATAM Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

02:00 - 12:10

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SYD

21h 10m

1 stop

11:15 - 16:30

SYD

EZE

18h 15m

1 stop

$1,972China Eastern

Mon, 1 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

02:00 - 12:10

EZE

SYD

21h 10m

1 stop

11:15 - 16:30

SYD

EZE

18h 15m

1 stop

$2,018China Eastern

Mon, 25 May - Thu, 18 Jun

20:20 - 06:15

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SYD

44h 55m

1 stop

14:50 - 12:05

SYD

GRU

34h 15m

1 stop

$2,048Qatar Airways

Thu, 21 May - Sat, 30 May

04:10 - 19:20

GRU

SYD

49h 10m

2 stops

21:05 - 03:30

SYD

GRU

43h 25m

2 stops

$2,064Turkish Airlines

Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 10 May

04:10 - 19:10

GRU

SYD

50h 00m

2 stops

21:05 - 03:30

SYD

GRU

43h 25m

2 stops

$2,069Turkish Airlines

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 13 May

20:25 - 06:50

GRU

SYD

44h 25m

1 stop

14:50 - 12:05

SYD

GRU

34h 15m

1 stop

$2,071Qatar Airways

Sat, 7 Mar - Sun, 10 May

LATAM Airlines flights from South America to Australia

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LATAM Airlines

6 Mar

SCL01:20Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 05m

MEL05:25Melbourne

23 Mar

MEL12:30Melbourne

12h 40m

SCL11:10Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,885

LATAM Airlines

4 Mar

SCL01:20Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 05m

MEL05:25Melbourne

21 Mar

MEL12:30Melbourne

12h 40m

SCL11:10Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,929

LATAM Airlines

4 Mar

SCL01:20Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 05m

MEL05:25Melbourne

21 Mar

MEL12:30Melbourne

12h 40m

SCL11:10Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,935

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Qatar Airways

21 May

GRU20:20Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

44h 55m

1 stop

SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

30 May

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m

1 stop

GRU12:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,048

Qatar Airways

22 Feb

GRU11:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

8 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 05m

1 stop

GRU16:55Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,051

Qatar Airways

22 Feb

GRU11:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

8 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 05m

1 stop

GRU16:55Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,052

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SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 6/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$1,885

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 24/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

$1,897

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 2/4

02:05-06:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

$1,904

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$1,929

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 1/6

02:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

11:15-16:30

1 stop18h 15m

$1,972

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 25/5

02:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

11:15-16:30

1 stop18h 15m

$2,018

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 21/5

20:20-06:15

1 stop44h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

14:50-12:05

1 stop34h 15m

$2,048

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 6/3

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

21:05-03:30

2 stops43h 25m

$2,064

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 8/4

04:10-19:10

2 stops50h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

21:05-03:30

2 stops43h 25m

$2,069

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 7/3

20:25-06:50

1 stop44h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

14:50-12:05

1 stop34h 15m

$2,071

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South America to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $2,839. If you don’t want to visit Australia in March, then you should wait until June to fly from South America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,841.

What is the cheapest South America to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Australia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from South America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $2,981 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from South America for as low as $2,804 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on South America to Australia 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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Best price found	$1,744
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Australia	266 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from South America in the past 72 hours is $1,744. The best return flight deal from South America to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,015.

The fastest flight from South America to Australia takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from South America to Australia every day.

There are 266 airports in Australia. From South America there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL), Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South America to Australia?
Prices for flights from South America to Australia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South America to Australia?
There are 5 operators available for flights from South America to Australia as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South America to Australia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South America to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from South America to Australia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from South America to Australia is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 98.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 1.76% and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.24%.

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,548	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 993 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,558	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,920 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,948	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $2,482	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,732 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,810	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,322 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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