Cheap flights from South America to Australia from $965

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South America to Australia

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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 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 19/306:15MEL - SCL
1 stop18h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,845
Sat 6/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 17/317:45MEL - SCL
2 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,872
Mon 8/1213:00SCL - SYD
2 stops42h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 10/312:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,934
Sun 7/1213:00SCL - SYD
1 stop29h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 14/112:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,016
Sat 6/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sun 22/212:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,119
Thu 18/1202:00EZE - SYD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/109:55SYD - EZE
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,119
Thu 4/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1207:45MEL - SCL
1 stop17h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$2,126
Thu 4/1213:15SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1212:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,134
Sat 6/1201:10SCL - SYD
2 stops23h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 17/112:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,135
Sat 6/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 22/206:00MEL - SCL
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,200
Sun 7/1204:10GRU - SYD
1 stop49h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/121:15SYD - GRU
1 stop44h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/12$2,255
Sun 7/1213:00SCL - SYD
1 stop29h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 11/1212:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,276

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,738

One-way from

$965

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,560

Good round-trip deal

$2,230 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,813 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • South America to Australia
25/2
  • 25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • South America to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($822 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South America to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South America to Australia.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South America to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to Australia that are best for you.

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South America

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 3/5

13:10-21:05

1 stop17h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

06:00-10:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,893

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/2

13:15-21:05

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

06:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

$1,896

MedellínMelbourne

MDE - MEL

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 4/5

03:15-12:00

3 stops41h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:25-02:05

3 stops51h 40m

$2,046

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 15/3

13:15-21:05

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

21:30-10:50

2 stops27h 20m

$2,073

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 13/2

13:15-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,191

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/2

13:15-17:40

Nonstop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

$2,222

Buenos AiresSydney

AEP - SYD

AEPSYD

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 16/2

15:40-09:20

2 stops27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:10-14:40

1 stop17h 30m

$2,225

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 27/2

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:15-04:10

2 stops44h 55m

$2,229

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 1/3

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:15-04:10

2 stops44h 55m

$2,229

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 1/3

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

21:15-04:10

2 stops44h 55m

$2,229

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Best time to book a flight from South America to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to Australia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,329). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,167). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South America to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South America to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South America to Australia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South America to Australia flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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.

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

LUIS JOSE,Oct 2025

LIM - AEP

Smiles because se upgraded to premiums economy. That was similar to LAN economy years ahí!

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from South America to Australia in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31h 15m. 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 Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,209. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and LATAM Airlines, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,329). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,167). 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 6 airlines flying from South America to Australia

Discover the top 6 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,654Average$2,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,709Average$2,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,081Average$2,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,408Average$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,652Average$3,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,002Average$3,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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