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Cheap flights from South America to Australia from $1,071

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SYD
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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 5 November 2025.

Tue 9/1201:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 7/311:10SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,134
Sun 7/1201:10SCL - SYD
1 stop18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/311:10SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,223
Thu 27/1101:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/208:30SYD - SCL
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,224
Mon 22/1202:00EZE - SYD
1 stop40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/219:15SYD - EZE
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,230
Wed 5/1101:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 22/1111:10SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,232
Thu 6/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 21/1112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,243
Thu 27/1101:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 27/208:30SYD - SCL
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,253
Thu 6/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1123:55MEL - SCL
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,253
Fri 7/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/107:05MEL - SCL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,267
Mon 8/1213:00SCL - MEL
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1217:45MEL - SCL
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$2,270
Thu 6/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 6/1212:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,278
Sun 7/1213:00SCL - MEL
1 stop19h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 19/312:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,290

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,090

One-way from

$1,071

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$3,200

Good round-trip deal

$1,842 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,912 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 27/3-4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • South America to Australia
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4/3
  • 4/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • South America to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($841 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 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

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 25/12

02:00-15:05

1 stop23h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

09:55-16:55

1 stop21h 00m

$2,330

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 3/5

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

12:20-10:45

Nonstop12h 25m

$2,461

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 17/3

14:05-06:15

2 stops26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

11:10-08:40

2 stops34h 30m

$2,519

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 6/3

13:15-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

09:15-10:55

1 stop15h 40m

$2,602

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 26/11

13:00-08:15

2 stops29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

$2,610

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 19/2

13:15-22:35

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,675

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 24/2

01:30-05:25

2 stops35h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:30-20:10

1 stop23h 40m

$2,727

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 12/3

13:15-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

08:15-10:55

1 stop16h 40m

$2,741

Buenos AiresSydney

AEP - SYD

AEPSYD

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 12/12

15:40-09:30

2 stops27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/12

11:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

$2,761

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 29/11

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 13/12

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,770

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,188). Flying from South America to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 November 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 7% 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. Wednesday at midday 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 November 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,404 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,874 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Overall

7.5

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

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 Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South America to Australia in about 14h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 29h 45m. South America and Australia are separated by a distance of 11333 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 Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,486. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and South African, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to Australia (average of $1,188). Flying from South America to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,814). 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 7 airlines flying from South America to Australia

Discover the top 7 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 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,681Average$2,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,737Average$3,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,115Average$3,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,448Average$2,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest$2,483Average$4,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,696Average$3,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,052Average$3,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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