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12:30 - 18:43

MEL

EZE

20h 13m1 stop

15:55 - 05:25

EZE

MEL

47h 30m2 stops

$1,618LATAM Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

12:30 - 09:15

MEL

EZE

34h 45m1 stop

12:15 - 05:25

EZE

MEL

27h 10m1 stop

$1,631LATAM Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

12:00 - 18:43

MEL

EZE

20h 43m1 stop

19:43 - 09:20

EZE

MEL

23h 37m2 stops

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

12:00 - 19:40

MEL

AEP

20h 40m1 stop

21:05 - 10:35

AEP

MEL

24h 30m2 stops

$1,644Multiple Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Thu, 11 Jun

12:30 - 18:43

MEL

EZE

20h 13m1 stop

19:43 - 12:40

EZE

MEL

26h 57m2 stops

$1,664LATAM Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

13:00 - 19:40

MEL

AEP

20h 40m1 stop

08:40 - 05:40

AEP

MEL

32h 00m1 stop

$1,671LATAM Airlines

Sun, 29 Mar - Wed, 1 Jul

11:20 - 08:30

SYD

EZE

59h 10m2 stops

23:30 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

42h 35m2 stops

$1,966American Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr

11:20 - 08:15

SYD

EZE

34h 55m2 stops

22:25 - 09:00

EZE

SYD

44h 35m2 stops

$1,968American Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

10:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

60h 40m2 stops

21:15 - 08:35

GRU

SYD

45h 20m2 stops

$2,044Air Canada

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

16:00 - 05:20

SYD

BOG

53h 20m2 stops

09:00 - 09:35

BOG

SYD

56h 35m2 stops

$2,109Air Canada

Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 17 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

12:30-18:43

1 stop20h 13m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 20/2

15:55-05:25

2 stops47h 30m

$1,618

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

12:30-09:15

1 stop34h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 20/2

12:15-05:25

1 stop27h 10m

$1,631

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-18:43

1 stop20h 43m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 18/3

19:43-09:20

2 stops23h 37m

$1,643

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

12:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 11/6

21:05-10:35

2 stops24h 30m

$1,644

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

12:30-18:43

1 stop20h 13m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sat 14/2

19:43-12:40

2 stops26h 57m

$1,664

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - AEP

MELAEP

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

13:00-19:40

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 1/7

08:40-05:40

1 stop32h 00m

$1,671

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:20-08:30

2 stops59h 10m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 28/4

23:30-07:05

2 stops42h 35m

$1,966

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:20-08:15

2 stops34h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 10/3

22:25-09:00

2 stops44h 35m

$1,968

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:20-09:00

2 stops60h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 15/3

21:15-08:35

2 stops45h 20m

$2,044

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/1

16:00-05:20

2 stops53h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 17/2

09:00-09:35

2 stops56h 35m

$2,109

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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	$2,315 - $8,347

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	37% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,334 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	129% more expensive	Users typically spent $4,697 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	144% 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

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 $64, which is 81% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 55% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $326

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$979
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,618
Fastest flight time	16h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $979 (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 $1,618 (Melbourne to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 16h 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 December 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.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South America?

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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.