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12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,504LATAM Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

12:00 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

12h 30mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,516LATAM Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,519LATAM Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,530LATAM Airlines

Mon, 8 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

07:30 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

17h 00m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,534Multiple Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

18:55 - 10:30

MEL

SCL

29h 35m

1 stop

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,537Multiple Airlines

Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,789Qantas Airways

Tue, 19 May - Sun, 31 May

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,800Qantas Airways

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

09:10 - 21:17

SYD

BOG

27h 07m

2 stops

14:35 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

49h 30m

2 stops

$2,095American Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 25 Sep

09:10 - 22:38

SYD

BOG

28h 28m

2 stops

06:30 - 07:05

BOG

SYD

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,097American Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,504

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

12:00-10:30

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,516

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 13/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,519

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,530

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

07:30-10:30

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,534

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

18:55-10:30

1 stop29h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 17/6

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,537

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 31/5

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,789

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 24/7

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,800

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

09:10-21:17

2 stops27h 07m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 25/9

14:35-07:05

2 stops49h 30m

$2,095

SydneyBogotá

SYD - BOG

SYDBOG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:10-22:38

2 stops28h 28m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 8/6

06:30-07:05

2 stops33h 35m

$2,097

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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	$1,977 - $3,696

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	24% cheaper	Users typically spent $639 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Colombia	41% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,081 more on trips to Colombia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Argentina	127% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Argentina 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 Colombia, 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 $101, which is 66% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 58% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $294

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$879
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,504
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $879 (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 $1,504 (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 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 May 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.