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Cheap flights from South America to Australia from $1,008

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SYD
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South America to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Tue 12/501:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop18h 25m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 20/507:45
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,778
Wed 6/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 20/508:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,815
Sun 3/501:35
SCL
-
MEL
1 stop19h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 25/508:15
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,819
Mon 11/501:05
SCL
-
MEL
Nonstop14h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 19/508:00
MEL
-
SCL
1 stop16h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,820
Tue 12/505:00
MDE
-
MEL
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/513:25
MEL
-
MDE
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,902
Thu 23/408:35
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:20
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops36h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,956
Wed 22/409:00
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:15
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,967
Wed 6/509:00
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/513:15
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,970
Wed 29/404:59
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops39h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:15
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops39h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,972
Wed 6/509:00
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/513:15
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops43h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,975
Mon 27/406:10
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/506:00
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops42h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,976
Wed 22/408:35
BOG
-
SYD
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/513:15
SYD
-
BOG
3 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,989

Find flight deals from South America to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,778

One-way from

$1,043

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,874

Good round-trip deal

$1,972 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,130 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 12/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • South America to Australia
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7/5
  • 7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • South America to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($582 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MedellínMelbourne

MDE - MEL

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 12/5

05:00-12:00

3 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

13:25-14:45

3 stops40h 20m

$1,902

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

$2,107

Buenos AiresSydney

AEP - SYD

AEPSYD

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 12/7

22:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

18:30-19:40

2 stops38h 10m

$2,200

LimaSydney

LIM - SYD

LIMSYD

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 16/5

12:55-06:50

1 stop26h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

22:00-15:30

2 stops32h 30m

$2,289

LimaSydney

LIM - SYD

LIMSYD

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 4/5

17:20-09:25

2 stops25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

22:00-15:30

2 stops32h 30m

$2,308

LimaSydney

LIM - SYD

LIMSYD

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 7/8

17:20-09:45

2 stops25h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

08:25-16:25

2 stops23h 00m

$2,349

Buenos AiresSydney

AEP - SYD

AEPSYD

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 23/4

22:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

11:45-07:40

2 stops32h 55m

$2,430

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 12/5

13:10-07:50

2 stops28h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

09:00-10:50

1 stop15h 50m

$2,456

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 12/7

12:15-06:50

1 stop29h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

11:45-11:30

1 stop36h 45m

$2,482

LimaSydney

LIM - SYD

LIMSYD

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 1/7

17:20-06:50

1 stop22h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/7

11:45-20:50

1 stop24h 05m

$2,536

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Best time to book a flight from South America to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to Australia?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,278). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 1 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways,Qatar Airways, andLATAM Airlines from South America to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,530 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,872 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South America to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South America to Australia?

    Airlines like LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from South America to Australia in about 14h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35h 25m. South America and Australia are separated by a distance of 11288 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,069. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South America to Australia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South America to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South America to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South America to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South America to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to Australia?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,278). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South America to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South America to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,602Average$2,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,610Average$2,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,002Average$2,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,100Average$3,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,889Average$2,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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