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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from South America to Australia

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

As of January 2026, there are 56 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 6 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 6 operators available for flights from South America to Australia as of January 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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05:00 - 09:25

MDE

MEL

36h 25m3 stops

12:10 - 10:56

MEL

MDE

38h 46m3 stops

$1,969Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

09:15 - 12:25

MDE

MEL

36h 10m3 stops

13:30 - 09:40

MEL

MDE

35h 10m3 stops

$1,993Multiple Airlines

Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 3 May

09:17 - 12:25

MDE

MEL

35h 08m3 stops

13:25 - 09:40

MEL

MDE

35h 15m3 stops

$2,055Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 28 Apr

08:37 - 22:45

MDE

MEL

46h 08m3 stops

09:45 - 08:15

MEL

MDE

37h 30m2 stops

$2,076Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Tue, 28 Apr

01:10 - 05:25

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MEL

14h 15mdirect

12:00 - 10:40

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

$2,096LATAM Airlines

Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

01:10 - 05:25

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MEL

14h 15mdirect

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

$2,099LATAM Airlines

Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

11:35 - 06:50

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SYD

29h 15m1 stop

14:50 - 12:05

SYD

GRU

34h 15m1 stop

$2,182Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 28 May

11:50 - 06:50

GRU

SYD

29h 00m1 stop

15:50 - 10:40

SYD

GRU

32h 50m1 stop

$2,184Qatar Airways

Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

04:10 - 19:20

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SYD

49h 10m2 stops

21:05 - 03:30

SYD

GRU

43h 25m2 stops

$2,205Turkish Airlines

Wed, 25 Feb - Fri, 29 May

04:10 - 19:20

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SYD

49h 10m2 stops

21:05 - 03:30

SYD

GRU

43h 25m2 stops

$2,206Turkish Airlines

Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 12 May

Qatar Airways flights from South America to Australia

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Qatar Airways

1 Mar

GRU11:35Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 May

SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 15m

1 stop

GRU12:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,182

Qatar Airways

21 Feb

GRU11:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

6 Mar

SYD15:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 00m

1 stop

GRU09:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,184

Qatar Airways

28 Feb

GRU11:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

14 Mar

SYD21:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

51h 00m

1 stop

GRU10:40Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,194

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Turkish Airlines

25 Feb

GRU04:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

49h 10m

2 stops

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26 May

SYD21:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 25m

2 stops

GRU03:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,205

Turkish Airlines

9 Mar

GRU04:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

49h 10m

2 stops

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 May

SYD21:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

57h 40m

2 stops

GRU17:45Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,206

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12 Mar

GRU17:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

36h 10m

2 stops

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

9 Apr

SYD21:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 25m

2 stops

GRU03:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$2,209

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Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 24/2

05:00-09:25

3 stops36h 25m

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12:10-10:56

3 stops38h 46m

$1,969

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MDE - MEL

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Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 19/4

09:15-12:25

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

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13:30-09:40

3 stops35h 10m

$1,993

MedellínMelbourne

MDE - MEL

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 21/2

09:17-12:25

3 stops35h 08m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

13:25-09:40

3 stops35h 15m

$2,055

MedellínMelbourne

MDE - MEL

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 21/2

08:37-22:45

3 stops46h 08m

Melbourne

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09:45-08:15

2 stops37h 30m

$2,076

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 24/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,096

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,099

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 1/3

11:35-06:50

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

14:50-12:05

1 stop34h 15m

$2,182

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GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 21/2

11:50-06:50

1 stop29h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

15:50-10:40

1 stop32h 50m

$2,184

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/2

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

21:05-03:30

2 stops43h 25m

$2,205

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 9/3

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

21:05-03:30

2 stops43h 25m

$2,206

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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 $3,009. If you don’t want to visit Australia in August, then you should wait until February to fly from South America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $3,010.

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 $3,164 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 $2,924 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	$1,998
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 $1,998. The best return flight deal from South America to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,850.

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 6 operators available for flights from South America to Australia as of January 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 98.56% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at 1.23% and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.21%.

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,635	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 969 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,644	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,901 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $2,057	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $2,380	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,155 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $2,622	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,616 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,968	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,144 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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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.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a South America to Australia flight.

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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from South America to Australia

Which airlines fly to Australia?

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

As of January 2026, there are 56 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.

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Best airlines flying from South America to Australia

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

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