Which airlines fly to South America?

LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Sydney 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 9 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South America?

China Eastern, LATAM Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South America

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

As of May 2026, 4 flights take off from Sydney and land in South America each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00, with 63% of daily flights taking off at midday.

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

As of May 2026, 29 flights take off from Sydney and land in South America each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America?

Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America?

As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South America 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 South America. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$932 Cheap Flights from Sydney to South America in 2026

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12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,802China Eastern

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

21:00 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 05m

2 stops

$1,840British Airways

Sat, 16 May - Fri, 29 May

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

21:00 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 05m

2 stops

$1,859Iberia

Mon, 1 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun

09:10 - 06:50

SYD

SCL

59h 40m

2 stops

20:30 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,873American Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

21:30 - 08:05

SCL

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,876American Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 21 Oct

09:10 - 11:05

SYD

EZE

62h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

45h 30m

2 stops

$1,930Iberia

Sun, 14 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

11:45 - 14:50

SYD

AEP

16h 05m

1 stop

22:30 - 06:50

AEP

SYD

19h 20m

1 stop

$2,068LATAM Airlines

Thu, 14 May - Fri, 12 Jun

08:25 - 20:50

SYD

LIM

27h 25m

2 stops

16:20 - 06:50

LIM

SYD

23h 30m

1 stop

$2,070LATAM Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

14:50 - 13:10

SYD

SDU

35h 20m

2 stops

20:15 - 06:10

SDU

SYD

44h 55m

2 stops

$2,861Qatar Airways

Mon, 13 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug

20:45 - 13:10

SYD

SDU

53h 25m

2 stops

13:55 - 17:30

SDU

SYD

38h 35m

2 stops

$2,913Qatar Airways

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

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British Airways flights from Sydney to South America

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British Airways

16 May

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m

2 stops

SCL07:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

29 May

SCL21:00Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

44h 05m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,840

British Airways

14 May

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m

2 stops

SCL07:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27 May

SCL21:00Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

68h 05m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,841

British Airways

20 May

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m

2 stops

SCL07:05Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

3 June

SCL21:00Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

44h 05m

2 stops

SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,842

Qantas Airways flights from Sydney to South America

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Qantas Airways

14 June

SYD12:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 40m

1 stop

GIG22:00Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20 June

GIG02:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,367

Qantas Airways

14 June

SYD12:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 00m

1 stop

GIG17:20Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

20 June

GIG02:50Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,414

Qantas Airways

8 May

SYD12:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 35m

1 stop

GRU01:55Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

25 May

GRU23:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,597

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SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/9

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,802

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 29/5

21:00-07:05

2 stops44h 05m

$1,840

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 6/6

21:00-07:05

2 stops44h 05m

$1,859

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:10-06:50

2 stops59h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 28/8

20:30-07:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,873

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 21/10

21:30-08:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,876

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

09:10-11:05

2 stops62h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 21/6

20:35-07:05

2 stops45h 30m

$1,930

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - AEP

SYDAEP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

11:45-14:50

1 stop16h 05m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 12/6

22:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

$2,068

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

08:25-20:50

2 stops27h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 19/6

16:20-06:50

1 stop23h 30m

$2,070

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

14:50-13:10

2 stops35h 20m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sun 9/8

20:15-06:10

2 stops44h 55m

$2,861

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - SDU

SYDSDU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:45-13:10

2 stops53h 25m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Fri 5/6

13:55-17:30

2 stops38h 35m

$2,913

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

If you don’t want to visit South America in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Sydney, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $2,041.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to South America flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $2,269 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 Sydney for as low as $2,141 on momondo.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to South America.

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Best price found	$1,133
Fastest flight time	12h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	463 airports

The best one-way flight to South America from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $1,133. The best return flight deal from Sydney to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,135.

The fastest flight from Sydney to South America takes 12h 25m

Direct flights go from Sydney to South America every day.

There are 463 airports in South America. From Sydney there are direct flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America?
Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America?
As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South America 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 South America. 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 Sydney to South America?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Sydney to South America is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 99.50% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.20%, Airbus A380-800 at 0.10%, and Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 0.10%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,108	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,673 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,422	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,202 reviews	Search ANA flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,432	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,030 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $1,467	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,913 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,575	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,993 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,731	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,723 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,768	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 209 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,828	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,343 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $2,215	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,312 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,439	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,682 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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