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12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,708China Eastern

Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 26 Jun

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,709China Eastern

Thu, 7 May - Tue, 23 Jun

11:00 - 16:45

BNE

EZE

18h 45m

1 stop

02:15 - 13:30

EZE

BNE

22h 15m

1 stop

$1,743Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 22 Jun

11:00 - 16:45

BNE

EZE

18h 45m

1 stop

02:15 - 13:30

EZE

BNE

22h 15m

1 stop

$1,746Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 22 Jun

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,837LATAM Airlines

Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

15h 35mdirect

$1,840LATAM Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Thu, 24 Sep

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,850British Airways

Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,851British Airways

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

09:10 - 11:05

SYD

EZE

62h 55m

2 stops

23:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

42h 30m

2 stops

$1,916American Airlines

Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

09:10 - 06:10

SYD

EZE

34h 00m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

45h 30m

2 stops

$1,940American Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Sun, 21 Jun

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Depart

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Price

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Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 26/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,708

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 23/6

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,709

BrisbaneBuenos Aires

BNE - EZE

BNEEZE

Brisbane

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:45

1 stop18h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 22/6

02:15-13:30

1 stop22h 15m

$1,743

BrisbaneBuenos Aires

BNE - EZE

BNEEZE

Brisbane

Thu 7/5

11:00-16:45

1 stop18h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 22/6

02:15-13:30

1 stop22h 15m

$1,746

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 30/4

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,837

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 24/9

01:05-05:40

Nonstop15h 35m

$1,840

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 22/4

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,850

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/4

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,851

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

09:10-11:05

2 stops62h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 21/4

23:35-07:05

2 stops42h 30m

$1,916

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

09:10-06:10

2 stops34h 00m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 21/6

20:35-07:05

2 stops45h 30m

$1,940

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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	$2,396 - $4,696

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	23% cheaper	Users typically spent $706 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ecuador	51% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,594 more on trips to Ecuador
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	171% 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

Medellín

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Medellín for $48, which is 74% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 71% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $182

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$869
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,708
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 $869 (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 $1,708 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 March 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.