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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,691LATAM Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug

06:45 - 10:00

MEL

SCL

17h 15m

1 stop

01:30 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

13h 55mdirect

$1,757Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

09:40 - 14:06

BNE

MDE

43h 26m

2 stops

15:10 - 06:30

MDE

BNE

48h 20m

2 stops

$1,866American Airlines

Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 29 Jan

09:40 - 14:06

BNE

MDE

43h 26m

2 stops

07:00 - 06:30

MDE

BNE

56h 30m

2 stops

$1,871American Airlines

Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 29 Jan

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,888China Eastern

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,902China Eastern

Sun, 16 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$1,940Air Canada

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 8 Feb

10:20 - 10:35

SYD

GRU

38h 15m

2 stops

21:30 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

46h 05m

2 stops

$1,954Air Canada

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov

09:10 - 22:25

SYD

LIM

28h 15m

2 stops

22:00 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

42h 05m

2 stops

$2,015British Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

09:10 - 22:25

SYD

LIM

28h 15m

2 stops

22:00 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

42h 05m

2 stops

$2,016British Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 7/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,691

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

06:45-10:00

1 stop17h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 17/11

01:30-05:25

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,757

BrisbaneMedellín

BNE - MDE

BNEMDE

Brisbane

Sun 29/11

09:40-14:06

2 stops43h 26m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 29/1

15:10-06:30

2 stops48h 20m

$1,866

BrisbaneMedellín

BNE - MDE

BNEMDE

Brisbane

Sun 29/11

09:40-14:06

2 stops43h 26m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 29/1

07:00-06:30

2 stops56h 30m

$1,871

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 23/8

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,888

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 27/8

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,902

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/2

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,940

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

10:20-10:35

2 stops38h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 24/11

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$1,954

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

09:10-22:25

2 stops28h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 29/8

22:00-07:05

2 stops42h 05m

$2,015

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/8

09:10-22:25

2 stops28h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 29/8

22:00-07:05

2 stops42h 05m

$2,016

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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	$2,339 - $4,610

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Paraguay	23% cheaper	Users typically spent $714 less on flights to Paraguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	51% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,558 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	143% 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

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $76, which is 71% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 64% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $258

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$903
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,691
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 $903 (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 $1,691 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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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 11% 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 July 2026, there are 24 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.