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Recent return flight deals from Australia to South America

14:30 - 21:05MEL-MDE

46h 35m3 stops

10:45 - 12:45MDE-MEL

34h 00m3 stops

$1,727

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

14:15 - 16:45MEL-BOG

42h 30m3 stops

08:35 - 13:00BOG-MEL

36h 25m3 stops

$1,772

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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

16:00 - 05:20SYD-BOG

53h 20m2 stops

09:00 - 09:35BOG-SYD

32h 35m2 stops

$1,838Air Canada

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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec

16:00 - 05:20SYD-BOG

53h 20m2 stops

09:00 - 06:55BOG-SYD

53h 55m2 stops

$1,849Air Canada

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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

11:20 - 08:55SYD-SCL

35h 35m2 stops

22:25 - 09:00SCL-SYD

44h 35m2 stops

$1,886American Airlines

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

11:20 - 08:55SYD-SCL

35h 35m2 stops

22:25 - 09:00SCL-SYD

44h 35m2 stops

$1,888American Airlines

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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov

13:20 - 11:45SYD-SCL

12h 25mdirect

01:35 - 06:20SCL-SYD

14h 45mdirect

$1,988LATAM Airlines

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Fri, 24 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov

11:10 - 10:00SYD-SCL

12h 50mdirect

01:35 - 06:20SCL-SYD

14h 45mdirect

$1,997LATAM Airlines

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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

12:00 - 05:10MEL-BOG

33h 10m2 stops

01:30 - 09:30BOG-MEL

40h 00m2 stops

$2,596United Airlines

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Fri, 31 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

12:00 - 21:05MEL-MDE

49h 05m2 stops

05:00 - 10:00MDE-MEL

37h 00m2 stops

$2,610United Airlines

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

14:30-21:05

3 stops46h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 6/11

10:45-12:45

3 stops34h 00m

$1,727

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

14:15-16:45

3 stops42h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 31/3

08:35-13:00

3 stops36h 25m

$1,772

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

16:00-05:20

2 stops53h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 30/12

09:00-09:35

2 stops32h 35m

$1,838

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

16:00-05:20

2 stops53h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 31/12

09:00-06:55

2 stops53h 55m

$1,849

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:20-08:55

2 stops35h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 5/11

22:25-09:00

2 stops44h 35m

$1,886

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

11:20-08:55

2 stops35h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 5/11

22:25-09:00

2 stops44h 35m

$1,888

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

13:20-11:45

Nonstop12h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 26/11

01:35-06:20

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,988

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

11:10-10:00

Nonstop12h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 18/11

01:35-06:20

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,997

MelbourneBogotá

MEL - BOG

MELBOG

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

12:00-05:10

2 stops33h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 6/11

01:30-09:30

2 stops40h 00m

$2,596

MelbourneMedellín

MEL - MDE

MELMDE

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-21:05

2 stops49h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 6/11

05:00-10:00

2 stops37h 00m

$2,610

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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	$2,527 - $5,132

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Uruguay	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $423 less on flights to Uruguay
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	62% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,313 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	234% 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 $59, which is 75% 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 $233

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$839
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,727
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $839 (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 $1,727 (Melbourne to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 12h 50m (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 September 2025, there are 25 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.