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12:20 - 18:20

SYD

AEP

19h 00m

1 stop

09:35 - 17:40

AEP

SYD

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,563Multiple Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

12:20 - 01:11

SYD

AEP

25h 51m

2 stops

09:35 - 17:40

AEP

SYD

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,565Multiple Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,803LATAM Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 22 May

12:00 - 10:35

MEL

SCL

12h 35mdirect

01:05 - 05:40

SCL

MEL

14h 35mdirect

$1,804LATAM Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Sat, 30 May

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

59h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,812British Airways

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 4 May

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

59h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,817British Airways

Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:10 - 07:05

SYD

SCL

59h 55m

2 stops

20:35 - 07:05

SCL

SYD

44h 30m

2 stops

$1,833Iberia

Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:10 - 06:10

SYD

EZE

34h 00m

2 stops

22:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

43h 30m

2 stops

$1,912Iberia

Fri, 1 May - Wed, 10 Jun

09:10 - 11:05

SYD

EZE

38h 55m

2 stops

23:35 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

66h 30m

2 stops

$1,921American Airlines

Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 3 May

09:10 - 07:10

SYD

EZE

35h 00m

2 stops

22:20 - 07:05

EZE

SYD

67h 45m

2 stops

$1,925American Airlines

Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - AEP

SYDAEP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

12:20-18:20

1 stop19h 00m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 26/4

09:35-17:40

1 stop19h 05m

$1,563

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - AEP

SYDAEP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

12:20-01:11

2 stops25h 51m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 26/4

09:35-17:40

1 stop19h 05m

$1,565

Fastest return journey

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 22/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,803

MelbourneSantiago

MEL - SCL

MELSCL

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

12:00-10:35

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 30/5

01:05-05:40

Nonstop14h 35m

$1,804

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:10-07:05

2 stops59h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 4/5

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,812

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

09:10-07:05

2 stops59h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,817

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

09:10-07:05

2 stops59h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

20:35-07:05

2 stops44h 30m

$1,833

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:10-06:10

2 stops34h 00m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 10/6

22:35-07:05

2 stops43h 30m

$1,912

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

09:10-11:05

2 stops38h 55m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 3/5

23:35-07:05

2 stops66h 30m

$1,921

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

09:10-07:10

2 stops35h 00m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 26/7

22:20-07:05

2 stops67h 45m

$1,925

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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	$2,183 - $3,825

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Bolivia	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $597 less on flights to Bolivia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Venezuela	38% more expensive	Users typically spent $1,046 more on trips to Venezuela
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	152% 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

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $72, which is 71% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Santiago

Flights to South America are typically 61% more expensive when flying to Santiago, where the average price is $243

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$899
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,563
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 $899 (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 $1,563 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery).

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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 April 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.

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.