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11:10 - 10:00

SYD

SCL

12h 50mdirect

01:30 - 06:15

SCL

SYD

14h 45mdirect

$1,732LATAM Airlines

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

19:15 - 14:55

SYD

SCL

33h 40m1 stop

01:10 - 08:55

SCL

SYD

17h 45m1 stop

$1,764Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

19:15 - 14:55

SYD

SCL

33h 40m1 stop

01:10 - 08:55

SCL

SYD

17h 45m1 stop

$1,766Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

08:45 - 11:10

SYD

SCL

16h 25m1 stop

01:10 - 08:55

SCL

SYD

17h 45m1 stop

$1,772Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

08:45 - 11:10

SYD

SCL

16h 25m1 stop

02:35 - 07:50

SCL

SYD

15h 15mdirect

$1,775Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Mon, 30 Mar

11:20 - 15:10

SYD

EZE

41h 50m3 stops

16:45 - 08:35

EZE

SYD

49h 50m3 stops

$2,070Air Canada

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

11:20 - 15:10

SYD

EZE

41h 50m3 stops

16:45 - 08:35

EZE

SYD

49h 50m3 stops

$2,071Air Canada

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

11:20 - 05:10

SYD

LIM

33h 50m2 stops

07:00 - 09:00

LIM

SYD

34h 00m2 stops

$2,086American Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb

11:20 - 05:10

SYD

LIM

33h 50m2 stops

07:00 - 09:00

LIM

SYD

34h 00m2 stops

$2,088American Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 10 Feb

11:20 - 06:20

SYD

GRU

33h 00m2 stops

23:30 - 09:00

GRU

SYD

43h 30m2 stops

$2,153British Airways

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

11:10-10:00

Nonstop12h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 10/3

01:30-06:15

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,732

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

19:15-14:55

1 stop33h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 28/2

01:10-08:55

1 stop17h 45m

$1,764

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

19:15-14:55

1 stop33h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 28/2

01:10-08:55

1 stop17h 45m

$1,766

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

08:45-11:10

1 stop16h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 8/3

01:10-08:55

1 stop17h 45m

$1,772

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

08:45-11:10

1 stop16h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 30/3

02:35-07:50

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,775

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-15:10

3 stops41h 50m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 9/3

16:45-08:35

3 stops49h 50m

$2,070

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-15:10

3 stops41h 50m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 9/3

16:45-08:35

3 stops49h 50m

$2,071

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

11:20-05:10

2 stops33h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 17/2

07:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

$2,086

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

11:20-05:10

2 stops33h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 10/2

07:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

$2,088

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

11:20-06:20

2 stops33h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 15/2

23:30-09:00

2 stops43h 30m

$2,153

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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	$2,388 - $8,464

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	38% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,460 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	120% more expensive	Users typically spent $4,615 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	165% 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

Barranquilla

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Barranquilla for $119, which is 67% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 55% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $355

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$958
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,732
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 $958 (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 $1,732 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 18% 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 December 2025, 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.

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.