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07:25 - 10:00

MEL

SCL

16h 35m1 stop

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,828Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar

06:30 - 11:10

SYD

SCL

18h 40m1 stop

01:10 - 08:55

SCL

SYD

17h 45m1 stop

$1,833Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

09:40 - 21:30

BNE

LIM

26h 50m2 stops

00:45 - 06:30

LIM

BNE

38h 45m2 stops

$1,845American Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

09:40 - 21:30

BNE

LIM

26h 50m2 stops

22:55 - 06:30

LIM

BNE

40h 35m2 stops

$1,849American Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

09:40 - 14:15

BNE

BOG

43h 35m2 stops

15:15 - 06:30

BOG

BNE

48h 15m2 stops

$1,867Iberia

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m2 stops

08:00 - 07:45

BOG

BNE

56h 45m2 stops

$1,870Air Canada

Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

09:40 - 23:30

BNE

BOG

28h 50m1 stop

23:55 - 06:30

BOG

BNE

39h 35m1 stop

$1,875Iberia

Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m2 stops

08:00 - 07:45

BOG

BNE

32h 45m2 stops

$1,876Air Canada

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

12:00 - 10:40

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:30 - 10:20

SCL

MEL

18h 50m1 stop

$1,941LATAM Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,955LATAM Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 13 Feb

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:25-10:00

1 stop16h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 19/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,828

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

06:30-11:10

1 stop18h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 28/2

01:10-08:55

1 stop17h 45m

$1,833

BrisbaneLima

BNE - LIM

BNELIM

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

09:40-21:30

2 stops26h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 8/2

00:45-06:30

2 stops38h 45m

$1,845

BrisbaneLima

BNE - LIM

BNELIM

Brisbane

Thu 5/2

09:40-21:30

2 stops26h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/2

22:55-06:30

2 stops40h 35m

$1,849

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

09:40-14:15

2 stops43h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 28/1

15:15-06:30

2 stops48h 15m

$1,867

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 24/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops56h 45m

$1,870

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

09:40-23:30

1 stop28h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 28/1

23:55-06:30

1 stop39h 35m

$1,875

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 4/3

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 25/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops32h 45m

$1,876

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 21/3

01:30-10:20

1 stop18h 50m

$1,941

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 13/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,955

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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	$2,223 - $5,232

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	34% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,156 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	55% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,854 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	190% 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

Cheapest flights according to searches in the past 7 days on momondo.

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 $120, which is 61% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 58% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $304

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$1,040
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,828
Fastest flight time	16h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,040 (Brisbane 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 $1,828 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 16h 35m (Melbourne 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.

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.