Cheap flights from South America to Australia from $1,001

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LATAM Airlines Logo
01:05 - 05:40
SCL
-
MEL
14h 35mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:45
MEL
-
SCL
12h 45mdirect
$1,566LATAM Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Sun, 18 Oct
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:50
MEL
-
SCL
12h 50mdirect
$1,569LATAM Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 29 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:05 - 05:40
SCL
-
MEL
14h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 10:30
MEL
-
SCL
16h 15m
1 stop
$1,598Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 18 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 09:50
MEL
-
SCL
30h 25m
1 stop
$1,601Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
China Eastern Logo
02:00 - 12:10
EZE
-
SYD
21h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:15 - 16:15
SYD
-
EZE
18h 00m
1 stop
$2,050China Eastern
Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:10 - 20:55
GRU
-
MEL
37h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:40 - 04:10
MEL
-
GRU
43h 30m
2 stops
$2,099Turkish Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
20:25 - 22:00
GRU
-
BNE
36h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
21:55 - 16:55
BNE
-
GRU
32h 00m
1 stop
$2,102Qatar Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
04:10 - 20:55
GRU
-
MEL
50h 45m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:40 - 17:45
MEL
-
GRU
57h 05m
2 stops
$2,116Turkish Airlines
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 06:15
GRU
-
SYD
44h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:05
SYD
-
GRU
34h 15m
1 stop
$2,143Qatar Airways
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 9 Jun
China Eastern Logo
02:00 - 12:10
EZE
-
SYD
21h 10m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:15 - 16:30
SYD
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EZE
18h 15m
1 stop
$2,203China Eastern
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 1 Jun

China Eastern flights from South America to Australia

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China Eastern
13 July
EZE02:00Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
21h 10m
1 stop
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
3 Aug
SYD11:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m
1 stop
EZE16:15Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
$2,050
China Eastern
27 Apr
EZE02:00Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
21h 10m
1 stop
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 June
SYD11:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 15m
1 stop
EZE16:30Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
$2,203
China Eastern
26 Feb
EZE02:00Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
40h 15m
1 stop
SYD08:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
4 Mar
SYD19:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 40m
1 stop
EZE16:55Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
$2,253

Qatar Airways flights from South America to Australia

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South America to Australia flight tickets
Qatar Airways
15 Mar
GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
36h 35m
2 stops
BNE22:00Brisbane
22 Mar
BNE21:55Brisbane
32h 00m
1 stop
GRU16:55Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$2,102
Qatar Airways
21 May
GRU20:20Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
44h 55m
1 stop
SYD06:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
9 June
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 15m
1 stop
GRU12:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$2,143
Qatar Airways
21 Feb
GRU01:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
SYD06:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
10 Mar
SYD14:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 50m
2 stops
GRU09:50Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
$2,145

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Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 18/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

$1,566

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 13/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

12:00-10:50

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,569

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 17/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

$1,598

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

17:25-09:50

1 stop30h 25m

$1,601

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 13/7

02:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

11:15-16:15

1 stop18h 00m

$2,050

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU - MEL

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 4/3

17:10-20:55

2 stops37h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

22:40-04:10

2 stops43h 30m

$2,099

Sao PauloBrisbane

GRU - BNE

GRUBNE

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 15/3

20:25-22:00

2 stops36h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 22/3

21:55-16:55

1 stop32h 00m

$2,102

Sao PauloMelbourne

GRU - MEL

GRUMEL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 24/2

04:10-20:55

2 stops50h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:40-17:45

2 stops57h 05m

$2,116

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 21/5

20:20-06:15

1 stop44h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

14:50-12:05

1 stop34h 15m

$2,143

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 27/4

02:00-12:10

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

11:15-16:30

1 stop18h 15m

$2,203

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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 $2,874. 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 $2,878.

What is the cheapest South America to Australia flight route?

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

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 $3,021 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 $2,793 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.

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

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a South America to Australia flight.

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Best price found

$1,866

Fastest flight time

14h 05m

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 $1,866. The best return flight deal from South America to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,773.
The fastest flight from South America to Australia takes 14h 05m
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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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from South America to Australia

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,561Free cancellationRating
7.5
981 reviews
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LATAM AirlinesPriceFrom $1,572Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,918 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,965Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,726 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $2,504Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,667 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,835Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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