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00:30 - 06:55BNE-GRU

43h 25m2 stops

22:40 - 10:30GRU-BNE

46h 50m2 stops

$1,595Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 9 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

00:30 - 06:55BNE-GRU

43h 25m2 stops

22:50 - 10:30GRU-BNE

46h 40m2 stops

$1,597Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec

12:30 - 03:15MEL-BOG

30h 45m2 stops

05:00 - 05:25BOG-MEL

32h 25m2 stops

$1,674LATAM Airlines

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Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

11:20 - 08:00SYD-SCL

34h 40m2 stops

23:15 - 09:00SCL-SYD

43h 45m2 stops

$1,896American Airlines

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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 11 Feb

11:20 - 07:55SYD-SCL

34h 35m2 stops

22:25 - 09:00SCL-SYD

44h 35m2 stops

$1,898American Airlines

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Thu, 13 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov

12:00 - 10:40MEL-SCL

12h 40mdirect

13:00 - 22:45SCL-MEL

19h 45m1 stop

$1,911LATAM Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr

12:20 - 10:55SYD-SCL

12h 35mdirect

13:15 - 17:40SCL-SYD

14h 25mdirect

$2,154Qantas Airways

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Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Mar

12:20 - 10:55SYD-SCL

12h 35mdirect

13:10 - 17:40SCL-SYD

14h 30mdirect

$2,157Qantas Airways

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Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 1 May

11:30 - 22:05MEL-MDE

50h 35m2 stops

10:45 - 10:00MDE-MEL

31h 15m2 stops

$2,833United Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

11:30 - 22:05MEL-MDE

26h 35m2 stops

10:45 - 09:30MDE-MEL

54h 45m2 stops

$2,837United Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 29 Dec

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Sun 9/11

00:30-06:55

2 stops43h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/12

22:40-10:30

2 stops46h 50m

$1,595

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Mon 10/11

00:30-06:55

2 stops43h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 9/12

22:50-10:30

2 stops46h 40m

$1,597

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

12:30-03:15

2 stops30h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 17/3

05:00-05:25

2 stops32h 25m

$1,674

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

11:20-08:00

2 stops34h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/2

23:15-09:00

2 stops43h 45m

$1,896

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

11:20-07:55

2 stops34h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 27/11

22:25-09:00

2 stops44h 35m

$1,898

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/4

13:00-22:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,911

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/3

13:15-17:40

Nonstop14h 25m

$2,154

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/5

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$2,157

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

11:30-22:05

2 stops50h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 31/12

10:45-10:00

2 stops31h 15m

$2,833

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

11:30-22:05

2 stops26h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 29/12

10:45-09:30

2 stops54h 45m

$2,837

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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	$2,516 - $4,869

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	23% cheaper	Users typically spent $736 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	50% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,617 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	261% 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 $94, which is 67% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 62% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $282

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$896
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,595
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $896 (Melbourne to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,595 (Brisbane to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 20h 10m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery).

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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 October 2025, there are 25 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.