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12:00 - 00:30MEL-LIM

27h 30m1 stop

23:50 - 05:40LIM-MEL

38h 50m2 stops

$1,600LATAM Airlines

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Mon, 4 May - Fri, 15 May

12:00 - 00:30MEL-LIM

27h 30m1 stop

23:50 - 05:40LIM-MEL

38h 50m2 stops

$1,611LATAM Airlines

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Sat, 11 Apr - Fri, 8 May

21:05 - 10:55MEL-SCL

27h 50m2 stops

13:15 - 21:05SCL-MEL

17h 50m1 stop

$1,878Qantas Airways

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Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar

16:30 - 10:55MEL-SCL

32h 25m1 stop

13:15 - 23:35SCL-MEL

20h 20m1 stop

$1,891Qantas Airways

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Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

09:40 - 23:30BNE-BOG

28h 50m1 stop

07:00 - 05:30BOG-BNE

31h 30m2 stops

$1,899American Airlines

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Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 24 Mar

10:45 - 05:20BNE-BOG

57h 35m2 stops

09:00 - 08:45BOG-BNE

56h 45m2 stops

$1,959Air Canada

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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 18 Jan

09:40 - 23:30BNE-BOG

28h 50m1 stop

23:55 - 06:30BOG-BNE

39h 35m1 stop

$1,962American Airlines

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Tue, 18 Nov - Sun, 15 Feb

10:45 - 05:20BNE-BOG

57h 35m2 stops

08:00 - 07:45BOG-BNE

32h 45m2 stops

$1,964Air Canada

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Fri, 23 Jan - Thu, 26 Mar

13:00 - 22:05MEL-MDE

49h 05m2 stops

10:45 - 09:30MDE-MEL

30h 45m2 stops

$2,849United Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 29 Dec

10:55 - 21:10MEL-MDE

49h 15m2 stops

09:45 - 08:15MDE-MEL

55h 30m2 stops

$2,854United Airlines

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Tue, 7 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

12:00-00:30

1 stop27h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 15/5

23:50-05:40

2 stops38h 50m

$1,600

MelbourneLima

MEL - LIM

MELLIM

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

12:00-00:30

1 stop27h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 8/5

23:50-05:40

2 stops38h 50m

$1,611

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

21:05-10:55

2 stops27h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 1/3

13:15-21:05

1 stop17h 50m

$1,878

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

16:30-10:55

1 stop32h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 12/2

13:15-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

$1,891

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

09:40-23:30

1 stop28h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 24/3

07:00-05:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,899

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Mon 17/11

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 18/1

09:00-08:45

2 stops56h 45m

$1,959

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Tue 18/11

09:40-23:30

1 stop28h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 15/2

23:55-06:30

1 stop39h 35m

$1,962

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Fri 23/1

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 26/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,964

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

13:00-22:05

2 stops49h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 29/12

10:45-09:30

2 stops30h 45m

$2,849

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

10:55-21:10

2 stops49h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 10/4

09:45-08:15

2 stops55h 30m

$2,854

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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	$2,001 - $5,093

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	40% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,308 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	54% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,784 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	255% 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

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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 $71, which is 69% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 68% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $226

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$926
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,600
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 $926 (Brisbane to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,600 (Melbourne to Lima J Chavez Intl).

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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 17% 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 November 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?

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.