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09:05 - 16:45

SYD

EZE

20h 40m

1 stop

02:00 - 12:40

EZE

SYD

20h 40m

1 stop

$1,794Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 19 Nov

19:25 - 16:30

SYD

EZE

34h 05m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:10

EZE

SYD

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,832Multiple Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,839China Eastern

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,840China Eastern

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:30

SCL

SYD

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,871LATAM Airlines

Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun

11:15 - 09:00

SYD

SCL

35h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

$1,887American Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 21 Feb

09:10 - 06:50

SYD

SCL

59h 40m

2 stops

20:30 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,894American Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,946LATAM Airlines

Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

10:20 - 09:05

SYD

GRU

36h 45m

2 stops

21:30 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

46h 05m

2 stops

$1,950Air Canada

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 2 Mar

10:20 - 09:05

SYD

GRU

36h 45m

2 stops

21:30 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

46h 05m

2 stops

$2,066Air Canada

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 2 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

09:05-16:45

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 19/11

02:00-12:40

1 stop20h 40m

$1,794

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

19:25-16:30

1 stop34h 05m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 18/6

02:15-15:10

1 stop23h 55m

$1,832

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 14/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,839

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 14/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,840

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 13/6

01:05-09:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,871

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

11:15-09:00

2 stops35h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 21/2

22:15-09:00

2 stops44h 45m

$1,887

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

09:10-06:50

2 stops59h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 16/8

20:30-07:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,894

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 24/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,946

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:20-09:05

2 stops36h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/3

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$1,950

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:20-09:05

2 stops36h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/3

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$2,066

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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	$2,434 - $3,748

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Bolivia	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $519 less on flights to Bolivia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	27% more expensive	Users typically spent $795 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	135% 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 Brazil, followed by Colombia, 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 $102, which is 66% 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 $300

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$954
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,794
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $954 (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 72 hours is $1,794 (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 May 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.