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Cheap flights from South America to Australia from $1,043

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SYD
17 Dec — 24 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 17 November 2025.

Sat 15/1101:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1106:30SYD - SCL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,093
Thu 11/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Fri 6/212:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,161
Sun 30/1101:10SCL - SYD
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/108:10SYD - SCL
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$2,163
Thu 27/1101:30SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sun 8/208:30SYD - SCL
1 stop16h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,169
Sun 30/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 4/312:00MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,169
Sat 6/1201:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 19/306:30MEL - SCL
1 stop17h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/11$2,178
Sat 29/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/11$2,183
Sun 30/1113:00SCL - MEL
1 stop29h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 1/112:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/11$2,186
Thu 11/1201:10SCL - SYD
1 stop18h 20mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/111:10SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,200
Mon 1/1213:00SCL - SYD
1 stop30h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 1/112:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/11$2,209
Fri 28/1113:00SCL - SYD
1 stop28h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 29/512:20SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/11$2,217
Fri 28/1101:10SCL - MEL
Nonstop14h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/312:30MEL - SCL
Nonstop12h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,217

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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,079

One-way from

$1,043

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,119

Good round-trip deal

$1,833 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,903 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 27/3-17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • South America to Australia
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 52m total
  • South America to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($838 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 17 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

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$2,396

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 28/11

13:15-17:40

Nonstop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

$2,444

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 31/3

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

$2,495

SantiagoSydney

SCL - SYD

SCLSYD

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 30/3

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

$2,495

MedellínMelbourne

MDE - MEL

MDEMEL

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 20/2

09:44-12:25

3 stops34h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

09:45-02:05

2 stops31h 20m

$2,503

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

12:00-11:00

Nonstop13h 00m

$2,599

SantiagoMelbourne

SCL - MEL

SCLMEL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/2

13:15-22:35

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

$2,613

Sao PauloSydney

GRU - SYD

GRUSYD

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 12/2

04:10-19:20

2 stops49h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

21:15-04:10

2 stops44h 55m

$2,666

Buenos AiresSydney

EZE - SYD

EZESYD

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sat 2/5

19:13-06:15

1 stop22h 02m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

11:10-23:27

1 stop25h 17m

$2,692

LimaMelbourne

LIM - MEL

LIMMEL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 8/3

01:30-22:50

3 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

06:30-15:30

2 stops25h 00m

$2,695

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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 $1,345). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,184). 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 17 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 10% 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 17 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, LATAM Airlines, 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.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,877 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,664 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,457 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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, Turkish Airlines, and LATAM Airlines fly from South America to Australia in about 20h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 50m. 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,525. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Air Canada, 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 $1,345). Flying from South America to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,184). 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 17 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,673Average$2,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$1,729Average$3,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,105Average$3,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,436Average$2,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IberiaCheapest$2,471Average$4,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,683Average$3,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,037Average$3,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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