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09:05 - 16:45

SYD

EZE

20h 40m

1 stop

02:15 - 19:10

EZE

SYD

27h 55m

1 stop

$1,823Multiple 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

$1,839LATAM Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,840LATAM Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

14:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,842China Eastern

Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

11:15 - 09:00

SYD

SCL

35h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

$1,886American Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:10 - 07:50

SYD

SCL

35h 40m

2 stops

23:45 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

43h 15m

2 stops

$1,890American Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 4 Dec

09:10 - 22:25

SYD

LIM

28h 15m

2 stops

06:30 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,039Iberia

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

10:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

36h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,050Air Canada

Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

10:20 - 10:35

SYD

GRU

62h 15m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,056Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

09:10 - 08:20

SYD

GRU

36h 10m

2 stops

22:00 - 07:05

GRU

SYD

44h 05m

2 stops

$2,104Iberia

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

09:05-16:45

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 9/7

02:15-19:10

1 stop27h 55m

$1,823

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 17/8

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,839

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 13/8

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,840

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

14:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,842

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:15-09:00

2 stops35h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 18/11

22:15-09:00

2 stops44h 45m

$1,886

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

10:10-07:50

2 stops35h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/12

23:45-09:00

2 stops43h 15m

$1,890

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

09:10-22:25

2 stops28h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 19/8

06:30-07:05

2 stops33h 35m

$2,039

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

10:20-09:00

2 stops36h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 15/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,050

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

10:20-10:35

2 stops62h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 15/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,056

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 19/8

22:00-07:05

2 stops44h 05m

$2,104

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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	$2,449 - $5,451

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	27% cheaper	Users typically spent $897 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	63% more expensive	Users typically spent $2,104 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	144% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Brazil 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

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to South America from Australia

Bogotá

South America

Cheapest flight to South America from Bogotá

Medellín

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Medellín for $86, which is 70% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 61% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $282

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$945
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,823
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 $945 (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 $1,823 (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 12% 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.

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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.

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