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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,582LATAM Airlines

Sat, 18 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,585LATAM Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,592LATAM Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,611LATAM Airlines

Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug

08:15 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 15m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,628LATAM Airlines

Wed, 22 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 17:45

SCL

MEL

26h 10m

1 stop

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Sun, 19 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 20:35

SCL

MEL

29h 00m

1 stop

$1,644Multiple Airlines

Sat, 18 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

09:10 - 04:10

SYD

LIM

34h 00m

2 stops

23:45 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

40h 20m

2 stops

$2,041Iberia

Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug

09:10 - 13:05

SYD

BOG

42h 55m

2 stops

00:25 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

39h 40m

2 stops

$2,061American Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 29 Sep

09:10 - 13:05

SYD

BOG

42h 55m

2 stops

00:25 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

39h 40m

2 stops

$2,062American Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 29 Sep

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Price

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Fastest return journey

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,582

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 21/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,585

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 18/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,592

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 13/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,611

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

08:15-10:30

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 13/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,628

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 1/8

01:35-17:45

1 stop26h 10m

$1,643

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

$1,644

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

09:10-04:10

2 stops34h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 4/8

23:45-07:05

2 stops40h 20m

$2,041

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

09:10-13:05

2 stops42h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 29/9

00:25-07:05

2 stops39h 40m

$2,061

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

09:10-13:05

2 stops42h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 29/9

00:25-07:05

2 stops39h 40m

$2,062

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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	$2,350 - $3,721

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Paraguay	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $522 less on flights to Paraguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Brazil	30% more expensive	Users typically spent $848 more on trips to Brazil
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	146% 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 $87, which is 68% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 63% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $266

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$890
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,582
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $890 (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 5 days is $1,582 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 30m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 12% 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 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.