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Recent return flight deals from Australia to South America

20:30 - 11:00MEL-SCL

28h 30m1 stop

01:45 - 05:15SCL-MEL

14h 30mdirect

$1,612

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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep

08:30 - 11:10SYD-SCL

16h 40m1 stop

01:30 - 06:15SCL-SYD

14h 45mdirect

$1,700LATAM Airlines

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Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov

10:10 - 08:00SYD-SCL

35h 50m2 stops

23:15 - 09:00SCL-SYD

43h 45m2 stops

$1,891American Airlines

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Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 23 Nov

09:10 - 07:55SYD-SCL

35h 45m2 stops

21:55 - 07:05SCL-SYD

68h 10m2 stops

$1,892American Airlines

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Fri, 19 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

12:20 - 10:55SYD-SCL

12h 35mdirect

13:15 - 17:40SCL-SYD

14h 25mdirect

$1,907Qantas Airways

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Fri, 14 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

11:20 - 10:35SYD-GRU

37h 15m2 stops

21:30 - 09:35GRU-SYD

46h 05m2 stops

$1,930Air Canada

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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

11:20 - 10:35SYD-GRU

37h 15m2 stops

21:30 - 09:35GRU-SYD

46h 05m2 stops

$1,938Air Canada

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Thu, 27 Nov - Wed, 18 Feb

09:30 - 21:10MEL-MDE

26h 40m2 stops

09:45 - 08:15MDE-MEL

31h 30m3 stops

$2,054United Airlines

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Fri, 12 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep

11:30 - 16:35SYD-GRU

18h 05m1 stop

07:30 - 17:40GRU-SYD

20h 10m1 stop

$2,137Qantas Airways

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Sun, 24 Aug - Tue, 18 Nov

10:55 - 21:10MEL-MDE

49h 15m2 stops

15:29 - 09:15MDE-MEL

49h 46m2 stops

$2,795United Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

20:30-11:00

1 stop28h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/9

01:45-05:15

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,612

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

08:30-11:10

1 stop16h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 15/11

01:30-06:15

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,700

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

10:10-08:00

2 stops35h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 23/11

23:15-09:00

2 stops43h 45m

$1,891

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

09:10-07:55

2 stops35h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 29/9

21:55-07:05

2 stops68h 10m

$1,892

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 20/11

13:15-17:40

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,907

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-10:35

2 stops37h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$1,930

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

11:20-10:35

2 stops37h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 18/2

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$1,938

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

09:30-21:10

2 stops26h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 22/9

09:45-08:15

3 stops31h 30m

$2,054

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/8

11:30-16:35

1 stop18h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 18/11

07:30-17:40

1 stop20h 10m

$2,137

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

10:55-21:10

2 stops49h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 4/10

15:29-09:15

2 stops49h 46m

$2,795

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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	$2,431 - $3,942

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $385 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	31% more expensive	Users typically spent $603 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	217% 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

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $81, which is 68% 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 $251

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$772
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,612
Fastest flight time	12h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $772 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 $1,612 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 40m (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 August 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.