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08:30 - 11:10

SYD

SCL

16h 40m1 stop

02:05 - 10:15

SCL

SYD

18h 10m1 stop

$1,731Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Mon, 30 Mar

08:15 - 10:45

SYD

SCL

16h 30m1 stop

01:05 - 06:20

SCL

SYD

15h 15mdirect

$1,732Multiple Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Sat, 31 Oct

12:10 - 06:05

BNE

GRU

54h 55m2 stops

22:25 - 11:05

GRU

BNE

47h 40m2 stops

$1,825Cathay Pacific

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

12:10 - 06:05

BNE

GRU

54h 55m2 stops

22:25 - 11:05

GRU

BNE

47h 40m2 stops

$1,827Cathay Pacific

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,845LATAM Airlines

Thu, 28 May - Fri, 10 Jul

13:00 - 10:45

SYD

SCL

35h 45m1 stop

01:35 - 06:50

SCL

SYD

15h 15mdirect

$1,846LATAM Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Sat, 20 Jun

10:45 - 09:00

BNE

GRU

35h 15m2 stops

21:45 - 08:45

GRU

BNE

46h 00m2 stops

$1,878Air Canada

Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

10:45 - 09:00

BNE

GRU

35h 15m2 stops

21:30 - 08:45

GRU

BNE

46h 15m2 stops

$1,884Air Canada

Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

09:40 - 08:50

BNE

GRU

60h 10m2 stops

23:00 - 05:30

GRU

BNE

41h 30m1 stop

$1,913American Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

09:40 - 06:20

BNE

GRU

33h 40m2 stops

23:00 - 05:30

GRU

BNE

41h 30m1 stop

$1,914American Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

08:30-11:10

1 stop16h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 30/3

02:05-10:15

1 stop18h 10m

$1,731

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

08:15-10:45

1 stop16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 31/10

01:05-06:20

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,732

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

12:10-06:05

2 stops54h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/4

22:25-11:05

2 stops47h 40m

$1,825

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

12:10-06:05

2 stops54h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/4

22:25-11:05

2 stops47h 40m

$1,827

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,845

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

13:00-10:45

1 stop35h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 20/6

01:35-06:50

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,846

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Tue 13/1

10:45-09:00

2 stops35h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 28/1

21:45-08:45

2 stops46h 00m

$1,878

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Tue 27/1

10:45-09:00

2 stops35h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/2

21:30-08:45

2 stops46h 15m

$1,884

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

09:40-08:50

2 stops60h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 9/3

23:00-05:30

1 stop41h 30m

$1,913

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

09:40-06:20

2 stops33h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 9/3

23:00-05:30

1 stop41h 30m

$1,914

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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	$2,354 - $6,144

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	31% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,061 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	80% more expensive	Users typically spent $2,728 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	190% 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

Cheapest flights according to searches in the past 7 days on momondo.

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 54% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 66% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $255

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$995
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,731
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 $995 (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 $1,731 (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 22 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.