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09:05 - 16:45

SYD

EZE

20h 40m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:10

EZE

SYD

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,798Multiple Airlines

Thu, 2 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

09:05 - 16:45

SYD

EZE

20h 40m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:10

EZE

SYD

23h 55m

1 stop

$1,799Multiple Airlines

Thu, 9 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

13:30 - 10:08

MEL

BOG

35h 38m

3 stops

08:50 - 12:00

BOG

MEL

36h 10m

3 stops

$1,820Multiple Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,827LATAM Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,844LATAM Airlines

Wed, 22 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

09:10 - 07:00

SYD

SCL

35h 50m

2 stops

21:00 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 05m

2 stops

$1,884American Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

59h 55m

2 stops

21:50 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 15m

2 stops

$1,888American Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

09:10 - 04:10

SYD

LIM

58h 00m

2 stops

23:45 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

64h 20m

2 stops

$2,033British Airways

Sun, 19 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,182Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 28 Feb

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:30 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

46h 05m

2 stops

$2,199Air Canada

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

09:05-16:45

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:10

1 stop23h 55m

$1,798

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

09:05-16:45

1 stop20h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:10

1 stop23h 55m

$1,799

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

13:30-10:08

3 stops35h 38m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 16/9

08:50-12:00

3 stops36h 10m

$1,820

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 29/7

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,827

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,844

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

09:10-07:00

2 stops35h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

21:00-07:05

2 stops44h 05m

$1,884

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

09:10-07:05

2 stops59h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/9

21:50-07:05

2 stops44h 15m

$1,888

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

09:10-04:10

2 stops58h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 2/8

23:45-07:05

2 stops64h 20m

$2,033

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 28/2

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,182

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/12

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$2,199

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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	$2,384 - $12,294

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	42% cheaper	Users typically spent $1,728 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	199% more expensive	Users typically spent $8,181 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Chile	138% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Chile 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

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $86, which is 66% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 64% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $253

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$886
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,798
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 $886 (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 $1,798 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini).

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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 June 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.

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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.