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12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:35 - 13:20

SCL

MEL

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,695Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

08:00 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

16h 30m

1 stop

01:35 - 11:10

SCL

MEL

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,760Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,763LATAM Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

12:30 - 11:10

MEL

SCL

12h 40mdirect

01:10 - 05:25

SCL

MEL

14h 15mdirect

$1,766LATAM Airlines

Sat, 14 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

12:00 - 10:45

MEL

SCL

12h 45mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,768LATAM Airlines

Sat, 27 Jun - Fri, 31 Jul

11:20 - 07:00

SYD

SCL

33h 40m

2 stops

22:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

$1,853American Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

11:20 - 08:15

SYD

SCL

34h 55m

2 stops

23:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

43h 45m

2 stops

$1,855American Airlines

Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

10:45 - 09:00

BNE

GRU

35h 15m

2 stops

21:15 - 07:45

GRU

BNE

45h 30m

2 stops

$1,910Air Canada

Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar

09:45 - 04:20

BNE

BOG

33h 35m

2 stops

09:00 - 07:05

BOG

BNE

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,937Air Canada

Thu, 26 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

12:20 - 17:35

SYD

GRU

19h 15m

1 stop

21:20 - 17:40

GRU

SYD

30h 20m

1 stop

$2,312Qantas Airways

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 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

01:35-13:20

1 stop21h 45m

$1,695

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

08:00-10:30

1 stop16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 16/6

01:35-11:10

1 stop19h 35m

$1,760

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 16/3

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,763

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 22/2

01:10-05:25

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,766

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

12:00-10:45

Nonstop12h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 31/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,768

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

11:20-07:00

2 stops33h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/3

22:15-09:00

2 stops44h 45m

$1,853

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

11:20-08:15

2 stops34h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 20/2

23:15-09:00

2 stops43h 45m

$1,855

BrisbaneSao Paulo

BNE - GRU

BNEGRU

Brisbane

Mon 9/2

10:45-09:00

2 stops35h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 9/3

21:15-07:45

2 stops45h 30m

$1,910

BrisbaneBogotá

BNE - BOG

BNEBOG

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

09:45-04:20

2 stops33h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 15/4

09:00-07:05

2 stops31h 05m

$1,937

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

12:20-17:35

1 stop19h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 16/3

21:20-17:40

1 stop30h 20m

$2,312

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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	$2,265 - $4,952

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	23% cheaper	Users typically spent $682 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	68% more expensive	Users typically spent $2,004 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	176% 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

Barranquilla

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Barranquilla for $123, which is 60% 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 $307

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$646
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,695
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 $646 (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 72 hours is $1,695 (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 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.