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12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,826China Eastern

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,850British Airways

Mon, 4 May - Sun, 17 May

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,854LATAM Airlines

Fri, 19 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

07:00 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

17h 35m

1 stop

01:05 - 20:40

SCL

SYD

29h 35m

1 stop

$1,875Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

13:30 - 09:29

MEL

BOG

34h 59m

3 stops

04:59 - 12:00

BOG

MEL

40h 01m

3 stops

$1,878Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 6 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,933LATAM Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 13 Jul

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

EZE

34h 55m

2 stops

22:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

43h 30m

2 stops

$1,959American Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

09:10 - 07:15

SYD

EZE

35h 05m

2 stops

22:20 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

43h 45m

2 stops

$1,960American Airlines

Sun, 3 May - Fri, 21 Aug

19:45 - 09:05

BNE

GRU

50h 20m

3 stops

21:30 - 07:45

GRU

BNE

45h 15m

2 stops

$2,051Air Canada

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

19:45 - 09:05

BNE

GRU

50h 20m

3 stops

21:30 - 13:30

GRU

BNE

51h 00m

3 stops

$2,124Air Canada

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 14/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,826

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 17/5

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,850

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 29/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,854

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

07:00-10:35

1 stop17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 15/6

01:05-20:40

1 stop29h 35m

$1,875

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Sat 9/5

13:30-09:29

3 stops34h 59m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 6/6

04:59-12:00

3 stops40h 01m

$1,878

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 13/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,933

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

09:10-07:05

2 stops34h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 11/6

22:35-07:05

2 stops43h 30m

$1,959

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

09:10-07:15

2 stops35h 05m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 21/8

22:20-07:05

2 stops43h 45m

$1,960

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Tue 13/10

19:45-09:05

3 stops50h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 27/10

21:30-07:45

2 stops45h 15m

$2,051

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Tue 13/10

19:45-09:05

3 stops50h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 27/10

21:30-13:30

3 stops51h 00m

$2,124

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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	$2,410 - $4,649

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	23% cheaper	Users typically spent $711 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Brazil	49% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,528 more on trips to Brazil
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Argentina	112% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Argentina 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 $75, which is 71% 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 $260

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$882
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,826
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $882 (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 $1,826 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 16% 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 April 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.