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08:35 - 16:30

MEL

EZE

20h 55m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:50

EZE

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,770Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

08:35 - 16:30

MEL

EZE

20h 55m

1 stop

02:15 - 15:50

EZE

MEL

24h 35m

1 stop

$1,771Multiple Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,816China Eastern

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

12:20 - 10:50

SYD

SCL

12h 30mdirect

13:10 - 17:40

SCL

SYD

14h 30mdirect

$1,817China Eastern

Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,864LATAM Airlines

Thu, 16 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug

08:25 - 10:35

SYD

SCL

16h 10m

1 stop

01:05 - 09:25

SCL

SYD

18h 20m

1 stop

$1,870LATAM Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

35h 55m

2 stops

21:30 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 35m

2 stops

$1,875American Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

11:15 - 09:00

SYD

SCL

59h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 09:00

SCL

SYD

44h 45m

2 stops

$1,877American Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

11:20 - 09:00

SYD

GRU

35h 40m

2 stops

21:45 - 09:35

GRU

SYD

45h 50m

2 stops

$2,060Air Canada

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

11:20 - 03:15

SYD

LIM

55h 55m

2 stops

08:00 - 09:35

LIM

SYD

33h 35m

2 stops

$2,077Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

08:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,770

MelbourneBuenos Aires

MEL - EZE

MELEZE

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

08:35-16:30

1 stop20h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 23/7

02:15-15:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,771

Fastest return journey

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 18/8

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,816

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/7

12:20-10:50

Nonstop12h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 18/8

13:10-17:40

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,817

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 12/8

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,864

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

08:25-10:35

1 stop16h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/7

01:05-09:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,870

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:10-07:05

2 stops35h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 16/9

21:30-07:05

2 stops44h 35m

$1,875

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

11:15-09:00

2 stops59h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/11

22:15-09:00

2 stops44h 45m

$1,877

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

11:20-09:00

2 stops35h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/11

21:45-09:35

2 stops45h 50m

$2,060

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

11:20-03:15

2 stops55h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 10/12

08:00-09:35

2 stops33h 35m

$2,077

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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	$2,414 - $4,774

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Bolivia	22% cheaper	Users typically spent $690 less on flights to Bolivia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Ecuador	54% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,670 more on trips to Ecuador
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Argentina	145% 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

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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 $83, which is 71% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 64% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $281

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$939
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,770
Fastest flight time	12h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from Australia in the last 5 days is $939 (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 5 days is $1,770 (Melbourne to Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini).

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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 13% 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.