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$703 Cheap flights to South America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to South America departing on 23/3. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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LATAM Airlines Logo
12:30 - 11:10
MEL
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SCL
12h 40mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
$1,355LATAM Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:40
MEL
-
SCL
12h 40mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
$1,358LATAM Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:30 - 11:10
MEL
-
SCL
12h 40mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
$1,360LATAM Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:35
MEL
-
SCL
12h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:35 - 10:00
SCL
-
MEL
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,393Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:35
MEL
-
SCL
12h 35mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
00:50 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 35mdirect
$1,401LATAM Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 24 Dec
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:30 - 11:10
MEL
-
SCL
12h 40mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:20 - 05:25
SCL
-
MEL
14h 05mdirect
$1,402LATAM Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
07:45 - 10:30
MEL
-
SCL
16h 45m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:05 - 05:40
SCL
-
MEL
14h 35mdirect
$1,406LATAM Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:35
MEL
-
SCL
12h 35mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:35 - 14:15
SCL
-
MEL
22h 40m
1 stop
$1,408LATAM Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 12 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:20 - 10:55
SYD
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SCL
12h 35mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
13:15 - 17:40
SCL
-
SYD
14h 25mdirect
$1,703Qantas Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
12:20 - 21:00
SYD
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GRU
22h 40m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
23:30 - 17:40
GRU
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SYD
29h 10m
1 stop
$1,966Qantas Airways
Sun, 22 Mar - Sat, 25 Apr

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 21/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,355

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

12:00-10:40

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 19/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,358

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 14/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,360

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 29/7

01:35-10:00

1 stop18h 25m

$1,393

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 24/12

00:50-05:25

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,401

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

12:30-11:10

Nonstop12h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 25/3

01:20-05:25

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,402

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

07:45-10:30

1 stop16h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 11/8

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,406

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 12/6

01:35-14:15

1 stop22h 40m

$1,408

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

12:20-10:55

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 15/3

13:15-17:40

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,703

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

12:20-21:00

1 stop22h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 25/4

23:30-17:40

1 stop29h 10m

$1,966

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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

$1,830 - $4,793

CHEAPEST COUNTRYArgentina36% cheaperUsers typically spent $1,045 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRYVenezuela67% more expensiveUsers typically spent $1,917 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TOColombia160% more popularAs 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

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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 $108, which is 65% 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 $304

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$703

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,355

Fastest flight time

16h 10m

Popular in

December
The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $703 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Bogotá El Dorado).
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The best round-trip flight price to South America from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,355 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).
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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 16h 10m (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 February 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?

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