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23:55 - 14:05

MEL

SCL

28h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,757Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

23:55 - 14:05

MEL

SCL

28h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,796Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,882LATAM Airlines

Thu, 18 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:45

SCL

SYD

18h 40m

1 stop

$1,889LATAM Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

09:10 - 07:00

SYD

SCL

35h 50m

2 stops

21:00 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 05m

2 stops

$1,891American Airlines

Sat, 11 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

22:15 - 08:00

SCL

SYD

67h 45m

2 stops

$1,893American Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 25 Oct

09:10 - 22:25

SYD

LIM

28h 15m

2 stops

22:00 - 07:05

LIM

SYD

42h 05m

2 stops

$2,037British Airways

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

09:10 - 22:30

SYD

BOG

28h 20m

2 stops

14:10 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

49h 55m

2 stops

$2,066British Airways

Tue, 7 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,195Air Canada

Tue, 10 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

11:20 - 10:35

SYD

GRU

37h 15m

2 stops

21:30 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

46h 05m

2 stops

$2,232Air Canada

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 14 Jan

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

23:55-14:05

1 stop28h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,757

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

23:55-14:05

1 stop28h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 28/7

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,796

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 1/7

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,882

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 27/6

01:05-09:45

1 stop18h 40m

$1,889

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/7

09:10-07:00

2 stops35h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/7

21:00-07:05

2 stops44h 05m

$1,891

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 25/10

22:15-08:00

2 stops67h 45m

$1,893

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

09:10-22:25

2 stops28h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 18/8

22:00-07:05

2 stops42h 05m

$2,037

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/7

09:10-22:30

2 stops28h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 21/7

14:10-07:05

2 stops49h 55m

$2,066

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 27/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,195

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:20-10:35

2 stops37h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 14/1

21:30-09:35

2 stops46h 05m

$2,232

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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	$2,370 - $3,651

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	17% cheaper	Users typically spent $492 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Colombia	28% more expensive	Users typically spent $788 more on trips to Colombia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Chile	160% 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

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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 $50, which is 86% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 56% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $345

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$965
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,757
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 $965 (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 $1,757 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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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 13% 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.

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.