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12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:30 - 09:20

SCL

MEL

17h 50m1 stop

$1,748Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:35 - 10:35

SCL

MEL

19h 00m1 stop

$1,750Multiple Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 4 Jun

12:00 - 10:40

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,770LATAM Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m1 stop

01:35 - 10:35

SCL

MEL

19h 00m1 stop

$1,809Multiple Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 4 Jun

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

02:05 - 06:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,849LATAM Airlines

Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

09:40 - 08:10

BNE

GRU

35h 30m1 stop

00:15 - 06:30

GRU

BNE

41h 15m2 stops

$1,894Iberia

Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

09:40 - 08:50

BNE

GRU

36h 10m2 stops

00:15 - 05:30

GRU

BNE

40h 15m2 stops

$1,895American Airlines

Fri, 13 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

09:40 - 08:50

BNE

GRU

36h 10m2 stops

00:15 - 05:30

GRU

BNE

40h 15m2 stops

$1,903American Airlines

Fri, 13 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar

10:45 - 09:00

BNE

GRU

35h 15m2 stops

21:45 - 08:45

GRU

BNE

46h 00m2 stops

$1,916Air Canada

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb

10:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

36h 40m2 stops

21:45 - 07:20

GRU

SYD

44h 35m2 stops

$2,042Air Canada

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 24/2

01:30-09:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,748

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 4/6

01:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

$1,750

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 16/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,770

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 4/6

01:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

$1,809

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 30/3

02:05-06:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,849

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Thu 19/2

09:40-08:10

1 stop35h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/2

00:15-06:30

2 stops41h 15m

$1,894

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

09:40-08:50

2 stops36h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 14/3

00:15-05:30

2 stops40h 15m

$1,895

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

09:40-08:50

2 stops36h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 14/3

00:15-05:30

2 stops40h 15m

$1,903

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

10:45-09:00

2 stops35h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 18/2

21:45-08:45

2 stops46h 00m

$1,916

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-09:00

2 stops36h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 21/4

21:45-07:20

2 stops44h 35m

$2,042

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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	$2,268 - $4,708

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	22% cheaper	Users typically spent $644 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	62% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,796 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	142% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Colombia 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 $67, which is 82% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 56% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $356

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$771
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,748
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $771 (Melbourne to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,748 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 50m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 16% 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 January 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?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to South America. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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.