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09:55 - 16:45

SYD

EZE

19h 50m

1 stop

02:15 - 18:10

EZE

SYD

26h 55m

1 stop

$1,821Multiple Airlines

Thu, 2 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,860LATAM Airlines

Mon, 13 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

13:25 - 09:29

MEL

BOG

35h 04m

3 stops

07:00 - 13:00

BOG

MEL

38h 00m

3 stops

$1,862Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 21 Oct

11:15 - 09:00

SYD

SCL

35h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

$1,875American Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

13:30 - 13:29

MEL

BOG

38h 59m

3 stops

07:00 - 12:05

BOG

MEL

38h 05m

3 stops

$1,880Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

09:10 - 08:50

SYD

SCL

36h 40m

2 stops

21:30 - 08:05

SCL

SYD

68h 35m

2 stops

$1,887American Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

09:10 - 04:10

SYD

LIM

34h 00m

2 stops

23:45 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

40h 20m

2 stops

$2,025British Airways

Sun, 12 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

09:10 - 22:30

SYD

BOG

28h 20m

2 stops

14:10 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

49h 55m

2 stops

$2,039British Airways

Mon, 13 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

10:20 - 04:05

SYD

BOG

33h 45m

2 stops

09:00 - 08:20

BOG

SYD

55h 20m

2 stops

$2,043Air Canada

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

10:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

36h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,045Air Canada

Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

09:55-16:45

1 stop19h 50m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 9/7

02:15-18:10

1 stop26h 55m

$1,821

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,860

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

13:25-09:29

3 stops35h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 21/10

07:00-13:00

3 stops38h 00m

$1,862

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:15-09:00

2 stops35h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 14/11

22:15-09:00

2 stops44h 45m

$1,875

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

13:30-13:29

3 stops38h 59m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 15/9

07:00-12:05

3 stops38h 05m

$1,880

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

09:10-08:50

2 stops36h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/10

21:30-08:05

2 stops68h 35m

$1,887

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

09:10-04:10

2 stops34h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 28/7

23:45-07:05

2 stops40h 20m

$2,025

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

09:10-22:30

2 stops28h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 24/7

14:10-07:05

2 stops49h 55m

$2,039

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

10:20-04:05

2 stops33h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 19/10

09:00-08:20

2 stops55h 20m

$2,043

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

10:20-09:00

2 stops36h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 23/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,045

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Flight prices to countries in South America

Interested in flights to South America? Find the countries in South America that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	$2,479 - $4,492

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $805 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	37% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,207 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Chile	130% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Chile than any other country in South America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South America?

The most popular flight destination in South America, according to our users, is Colombia, followed by Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Peru.

Cheapest flights to cities in South America

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Bogotá

South America

Cheapest flight to South America from Bogotá

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $57, which is 83% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 60% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $316

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,000
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,821
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,000 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,821 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 30m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South America?

Prices for flights to South America are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South America?

As of June 2026, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to South America.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South America?

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Can I find flights to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to South America on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to South America?

Once all potential South America flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to South America now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to South America and let you know when they change.