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12:00 - 11:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,661Qantas Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

08:15 - 11:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

02:35 - 13:20

SCL

MEL

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,672LATAM Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

12:15 - 22:45

SCL

MEL

20h 30m

1 stop

$1,694LATAM Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

09:00 - 11:50

MEL

SCL

15h 50m

1 stop

14:10 - 08:00

SCL

MEL

28h 50m

1 stop

$1,731Qantas Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

07:30 - 11:30

MEL

SCL

17h 00m

1 stop

02:35 - 12:10

SCL

MEL

20h 35m

1 stop

$1,761Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

10:45 - 11:30

MEL

SCL

37h 45m

1 stop

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,765Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

21:30 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,887American Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

11:20 - 07:45

SYD

SCL

34h 25m

2 stops

23:45 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

43h 15m

2 stops

$1,888American Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Thu, 25 Mar

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:30 - 06:55

GRU

SYD

43h 25m

2 stops

$1,955Air Canada

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$1,955Air Canada

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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Depart

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Price

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MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:00-11:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,661

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

08:15-11:30

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

02:35-13:20

1 stop21h 45m

$1,672

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 17/8

12:15-22:45

1 stop20h 30m

$1,694

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

09:00-11:50

1 stop15h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 18/9

14:10-08:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,731

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

07:30-11:30

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

02:35-12:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,761

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

10:45-11:30

1 stop37h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 17/9

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,765

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 13/9

21:30-07:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,887

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/1

11:20-07:45

2 stops34h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 25/3

23:45-09:00

2 stops43h 15m

$1,888

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 30/11

21:30-06:55

2 stops43h 25m

$1,955

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 18/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$1,955

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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	$2,526 - $3,899

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $557 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Brazil	26% more expensive	Users typically spent $815 more on trips to Brazil
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	186% 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 $73, which is 66% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 70% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $214

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$802
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,661
Fastest flight time	36h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $802 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The best return flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,661 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 36h 55m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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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.