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12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:35 - 10:00

SCL

MEL

18h 25m

1 stop

$1,696Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

07:45 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 45m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,730LATAM Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 26 Jun

07:25 - 10:00

MEL

SCL

16h 35m

1 stop

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,750LATAM Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,756LATAM Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 26 Jun

09:40 - 23:30

BNE

BOG

28h 50m

1 stop

23:55 - 05:30

BOG

BNE

38h 35m

1 stop

$1,869American Airlines

Fri, 13 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

12:10 - 23:30

BNE

BOG

26h 20m

2 stops

08:00 - 06:30

BOG

BNE

31h 30m

2 stops

$1,873American Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m

2 stops

08:00 - 07:45

BOG

BNE

56h 45m

2 stops

$1,892Air Canada

Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar

10:45 - 05:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m

2 stops

09:00 - 07:05

BOG

BNE

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,900Air Canada

Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 15 Apr

11:20 - 23:25

SYD

LIM

52h 05m

2 stops

07:00 - 09:00

LIM

SYD

58h 00m

2 stops

$2,048British Airways

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

11:20 - 05:10

SYD

LIM

33h 50m

2 stops

21:55 - 09:00

LIM

SYD

43h 05m

2 stops

$2,068British Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 16/6

01:35-10:00

1 stop18h 25m

$1,696

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

07:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 26/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,730

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

07:25-10:00

1 stop16h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 24/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,750

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 26/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,756

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

09:40-23:30

1 stop28h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 17/3

23:55-05:30

1 stop38h 35m

$1,869

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Sun 1/2

12:10-23:30

2 stops26h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 20/2

08:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

$1,873

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Mon 16/2

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 24/3

08:00-07:45

2 stops56h 45m

$1,892

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Mon 16/2

10:45-05:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 15/4

09:00-07:05

2 stops31h 05m

$1,900

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-23:25

2 stops52h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 25/2

07:00-09:00

2 stops58h 00m

$2,048

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-05:10

2 stops33h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 12/3

21:55-09:00

2 stops43h 05m

$2,068

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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	$2,299 - $4,779

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	25% cheaper	Users typically spent $750 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	57% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,730 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	164% 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 Chile, followed by Colombia, Brazil, 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 $52, which is 80% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 69% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $257

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$756
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,696
Fastest flight time	17h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $756 (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 $1,696 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 17h 45m (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 January 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.

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.