Which airlines fly to Australia?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways 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 71% 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.

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

As of May 2026, there are 66 flights per week flying from South America to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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

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

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 May 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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01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

$1,933LATAM Airlines

Fri, 3 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

$1,946LATAM Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

$1,953LATAM Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

01:05 - 09:45

SCL

SYD

18h 40m

1 stop

07:00 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

17h 35m

1 stop

$1,981Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

01:05 - 22:15

SCL

SYD

31h 10m

1 stop

06:00 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

18h 35m

1 stop

$1,984Multiple Airlines

Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun

04:10 - 19:10

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SYD

50h 00m

2 stops

21:05 - 17:45

SYD

GRU

57h 40m

2 stops

$2,157Turkish Airlines

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

04:10 - 19:10

GRU

SYD

50h 00m

2 stops

21:05 - 17:45

SYD

GRU

57h 40m

2 stops

$2,184Turkish Airlines

Mon, 22 Jun - Tue, 29 Sep

20:30 - 06:10

GRU

SYD

44h 40m

1 stop

20:45 - 08:40

SYD

GRU

48h 55m

1 stop

$2,209Qatar Airways

Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

20:30 - 06:10

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SYD

44h 40m

1 stop

20:45 - 08:40

SYD

GRU

48h 55m

1 stop

$2,229Qatar Airways

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

02:15 - 07:45

EZE

SYD

40h 30m

1 stop

17:50 - 16:30

SYD

EZE

35h 40m

1 stop

$2,274China Eastern

Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

United Airlines flights from South America to Australia

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United Airlines

29 May

SCL11:17Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

54h 58m

2 stops

MEL08:15Melbourne

30 Aug

MEL10:55Melbourne

50h 31m

2 stops

SCL23:26Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$2,737

United Airlines

1 June

BOG08:30Bogotá El Dorado

31h 25m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

6 June

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 34m

2 stops

BOG04:54Bogotá El Dorado

$2,985

United Airlines

15 Oct

MDE09:45Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

54h 15m

2 stops

SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

18 Nov

SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m

1 stop

MDE22:05Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$2,988

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LATAM Airlines

3 July

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 35m

MEL05:40Melbourne

11 July

MEL12:00Melbourne

12h 35m

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,933

LATAM Airlines

3 June

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 20m

1 stop

SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

17 June

SYD08:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 10m

1 stop

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,953

LATAM Airlines

19 June

SCL01:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 25m

1 stop

SYD09:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

3 July

SYD08:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 10m

1 stop

SCL10:35Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

$1,961

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 3/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

$1,933

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SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 3/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

$1,946

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SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 3/6

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/6

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

$1,953

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/6

01:05-09:45

1 stop18h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

07:00-10:35

1 stop17h 35m

$1,981

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 30/5

01:05-22:15

1 stop31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

06:00-10:35

1 stop18h 35m

$1,984

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 17/6

04:10-19:10

2 stops50h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

21:05-17:45

2 stops57h 40m

$2,157

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 22/6

04:10-19:10

2 stops50h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/9

21:05-17:45

2 stops57h 40m

$2,184

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 23/6

20:30-06:10

1 stop44h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

20:45-08:40

1 stop48h 55m

$2,209

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 17/6

20:30-06:10

1 stop44h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/6

20:45-08:40

1 stop48h 55m

$2,229

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 16/7

02:15-07:45

1 stop40h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

17:50-16:30

1 stop35h 40m

$2,274

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, August 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 $2,437. If you don’t want to visit Australia in August, then you should wait until May to fly from South America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,479.

What is the cheapest South America to Australia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from South America 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 $2,926 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 $2,749 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	$1,176
Fastest flight time	14h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Australia	269 airports

The best one-way flight to Australia from South America in the past 72 hours is $1,176. The best return flight deal from South America to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,922.

The fastest flight from South America to Australia takes 14h 30m

Direct flights go from South America to Australia every day.

There are 269 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 May 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 98.90% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 0.73% and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.37%.

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LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,544	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,922 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,559	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,038 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,930	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $2,024	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,067 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,785	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,748 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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