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12:00 - 11:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,487LATAM Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

12:00 - 11:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:55 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 45mdirect

$1,487LATAM Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:35 - 11:10

SCL

MEL

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,557Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

02:35 - 11:10

SCL

MEL

19h 35m

1 stop

$1,557Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

07:00 - 09:05

MEL

SCL

16h 05m

1 stop

12:00 - 23:35

SCL

MEL

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,707Qantas Airways

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

07:00 - 10:50

MEL

SCL

17h 50m

1 stop

12:00 - 10:05

SCL

MEL

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,707Qantas Airways

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 4 Dec

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

20:50 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 15m

2 stops

$1,869American Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

59h 55m

2 stops

20:50 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 15m

2 stops

$1,869American Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

10:20 - 10:45

SYD

LIM

40h 25m

3 stops

02:55 - 09:35

LIM

SYD

38h 40m

3 stops

$1,896Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

10:20 - 10:45

SYD

LIM

40h 25m

3 stops

02:55 - 09:35

LIM

SYD

38h 40m

3 stops

$1,896Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

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Price

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Fastest return journey

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:00-11:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/9

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,487

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

12:00-11:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 2/10

01:55-05:40

Nonstop14h 45m

$1,487

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 22/8

01:35-11:10

1 stop19h 35m

$1,557

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/9

02:35-11:10

1 stop19h 35m

$1,557

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

07:00-09:05

1 stop16h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 17/11

12:00-23:35

1 stop21h 35m

$1,707

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

07:00-10:50

1 stop17h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/12

12:00-10:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,707

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 1/9

20:50-07:05

2 stops44h 15m

$1,869

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

09:10-07:05

2 stops59h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 30/8

20:50-07:05

2 stops44h 15m

$1,869

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

10:20-10:45

3 stops40h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 16/11

02:55-09:35

3 stops38h 40m

$1,896

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

10:20-10:45

3 stops40h 25m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 18/11

02:55-09:35

3 stops38h 40m

$1,896

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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	$1,978 - $4,630

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	27% cheaper	Users typically spent $749 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	70% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,903 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	175% 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 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 $72, which is 70% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 67% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $235

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$786
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,487
Fastest flight time	31h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $786 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The best return flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,487 (Melbourne to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez).

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The fastest flight to South America from Australia takes 31h 30m (Melbourne to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 11% 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 August 2026, there are 24 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.

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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.

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