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LATAM Airlines Logo
11:45 - 23:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
26h 25m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:05 - 06:50LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 45m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,715LATAM Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Thu, 20 May
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:45 - 00:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
27h 55m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
LATAM Airlines Logo
09:30 - 06:50LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 20m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,743LATAM Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Thu, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
25h 30m2 stops Melbourne Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 06:50LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 20m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$1,793Multiple Airlines
Mon, 3 May - Thu, 20 May
Air Canada Logo
16:00 - 06:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 09:35LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,980Air Canada
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
Air Canada Logo
16:00 - 06:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-LIM Lima J Chavez Intl
30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 09:35LIM  Lima J Chavez Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,980Air Canada
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 21:15MEL  Melbourne-BOG Bogotá El Dorado
42h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 05:40BOG  Bogotá El Dorado-MEL Melbourne
30h 25m1 stop Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
$2,012Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Apr - Sat, 1 May
American Airlines Logo
11:10 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
60h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:00SCL  Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
43h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$2,098American Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
American Airlines Logo
11:10 - 08:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
35h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
21:35 - 08:05SCL  Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 30m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,109American Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 2 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
14:55 - 09:05MEL  Melbourne-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
32h 10m2 stops Adelaide Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
13:05 - 09:30SCL  Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-MEL Melbourne
30h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Adelaide
$2,182Qantas Airways
Tue, 23 Mar - Sun, 11 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
16:55 - 09:05MEL  Melbourne-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
30h 10m2 stops Adelaide Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
13:05 - 07:50SCL  Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-MEL Melbourne
28h 45m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Adelaide
$2,182Qantas Airways
Wed, 24 Mar - Sun, 11 Apr

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SydneyLima

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/5

11:45-23:10

1 stop26h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 20/5

12:05-06:50

1 stop27h 45m

$1,715

SydneyLima

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/5

11:45-00:40

1 stop27h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 20/5

09:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

$1,743

SydneyLima

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/5

07:00-17:30

2 stops25h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 20/5

09:30-06:50

2 stops30h 20m

$1,793

SydneyLima

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

16:00-06:10

2 stops30h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 1/2

08:00-09:35

2 stops33h 35m

$1,980

SydneyLima

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

16:00-06:10

2 stops30h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 1/3

08:00-09:35

2 stops33h 35m

$1,980

MelbourneBogotá

MEL Melbourne - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

MELBOG

Melbourne

Thu 15/4

17:30-21:15

2 stops42h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 1/5

08:15-05:40

1 stop30h 25m

$2,012

SydneySantiago

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

11:10-09:25

2 stops60h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 5/12

23:15-09:00

2 stops43h 45m

$2,098

SydneySantiago

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

11:10-08:35

2 stops35h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 2/10

21:35-08:05

2 stops44h 30m

$2,109

MelbourneSantiago

MEL Melbourne - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 23/3

14:55-09:05

2 stops32h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/4

13:05-09:30

2 stops30h 25m

$2,182

MelbourneSantiago

MEL Melbourne - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 24/3

16:55-09:05

2 stops30h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/4

13:05-07:50

2 stops28h 45m

$2,182

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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

$2,339 - $5,410

CHEAPEST COUNTRYArgentina33% cheaperUsers typically spent $1,131 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYParaguay56% more expensiveUsers typically spent $1,940 more on trips to Paraguay
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOBrazil234% more popularAs a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Brazil 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

Santa Marta

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Santa Marta for $151, which is 57% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 63% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $344

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$872

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,715

Fastest flight time

38h 06m

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December
The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $872 (Melbourne to Bogotá El Dorado).
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The best return flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,715 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Lima J Chavez Intl).
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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 38h 06m (Melbourne to Bogotá El Dorado).
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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 14% 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 November 2026, there are 20 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?

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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.

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