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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,723LATAM Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,725LATAM Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,730LATAM Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

11:10 - 09:50

SYD

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:35 - 06:50

SCL

SYD

15h 15mdirect

$1,758LATAM Airlines

Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

11:45 - 10:30

SYD

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:05 - 10:45

SCL

SYD

19h 40m

1 stop

$1,769Multiple Airlines

Thu, 16 Apr - Tue, 5 May

11:10 - 09:50

SYD

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:20 - 09:30

SCL

SYD

18h 10m

1 stop

$1,772Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

08:40 - 22:13

BNE

BOG

28h 33m

1 stop

23:55 - 05:30

BOG

BNE

38h 35m

1 stop

$1,870American Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

08:40 - 22:13

BNE

BOG

28h 33m

1 stop

23:55 - 05:30

BOG

BNE

38h 35m

1 stop

$1,872American Airlines

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

09:45 - 04:20

BNE

BOG

57h 35m

2 stops

09:00 - 07:05

BOG

BNE

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,976Air Canada

Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr

09:45 - 04:20

BNE

BOG

33h 35m

2 stops

09:00 - 07:05

BOG

BNE

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,984Air Canada

Thu, 19 Mar - Tue, 21 Apr

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 26/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,723

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 24/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,725

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 25/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,730

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

11:10-09:50

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 28/3

01:35-06:50

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,758

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

11:45-10:30

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 5/5

01:05-10:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,769

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:10-09:50

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 27/3

01:20-09:30

1 stop18h 10m

$1,772

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-22:13

1 stop28h 33m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 16/3

23:55-05:30

1 stop38h 35m

$1,870

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-22:13

1 stop28h 33m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 16/3

23:55-05:30

1 stop38h 35m

$1,872

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

09:45-04:20

2 stops57h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 11/4

09:00-07:05

2 stops31h 05m

$1,976

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Thu 19/3

09:45-04:20

2 stops33h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 21/4

09:00-07:05

2 stops31h 05m

$1,984

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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	$2,221 - $4,185

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	24% cheaper	Users typically spent $709 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	43% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,254 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	189% 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 Brazil, followed by Chile, Colombia, 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

Santa Marta

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Santa Marta for $99, which is 64% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 62% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $270

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$916
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,723
Fastest flight time	12h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $916 (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 $1,723 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 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 February 2026, 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?

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.