$955 Find Cheap Flights to South America

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Cheap Flights to South America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bogotá
Bogotá3 stops$2,101
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,841
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,796
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,049
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,006
Medellín
Medellín2 stops$1,874
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$2,153
Quito
Quito2 stops$1,968
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,303
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,154
Cali
Cali2 stops$1,881
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$2,807
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,680
Mendoza
Mendoza1 stop$2,490
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,744
Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga2 stops$3,257
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre2 stops$2,574
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$2,726
Asuncion
Asuncion2 stops$2,373
Bogotá
Bogotá3 stops$2,101
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,841
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,796
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,049
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops$2,006
Medellín
Medellín2 stops$1,874
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$2,153
Quito
Quito2 stops$1,968
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$2,303
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,154
Cali
Cali2 stops$1,881
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$2,807
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,680
Mendoza
Mendoza1 stop$2,490
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$2,744
Bucaramanga
Bucaramanga2 stops$3,257
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre2 stops$2,574
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$2,726
Asuncion
Asuncion2 stops$2,373

Book Cheap South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to South America

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 19 Nov
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09:05 - 16:45
SYD
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EZE
20h 40m
1 stop
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02:00 - 12:40
EZE
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SYD
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,796Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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19:25 - 16:30
SYD
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EZE
34h 05m
1 stop
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02:15 - 15:10
EZE
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SYD
23h 55m
1 stop
$1,834Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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12:20 - 10:50
SYD
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SCL
12h 30mdirect
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13:10 - 17:40
SCL
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SYD
14h 30mdirect
$1,841China Eastern
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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12:20 - 10:50
SYD
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SCL
12h 30mdirect
China Eastern Logo
13:10 - 17:40
SCL
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SYD
14h 30mdirect
$1,857China Eastern
Thu, 11 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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08:25 - 10:35
SYD
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SCL
16h 10m
1 stop
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01:05 - 09:30
SCL
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SYD
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,874LATAM Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 06:50
SYD
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SCL
59h 40m
2 stops
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20:30 - 07:05
SCL
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SYD
44h 35m
2 stops
$1,896American Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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09:10 - 06:50
SYD
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SCL
35h 40m
2 stops
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20:30 - 07:05
SCL
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SYD
68h 35m
2 stops
$1,897American Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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12:00 - 10:35
MEL
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SCL
12h 35mdirect
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01:05 - 05:40
SCL
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MEL
14h 35mdirect
$1,954LATAM Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 28 Feb
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11:20 - 09:00
SYD
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GRU
35h 40m
2 stops
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21:45 - 09:35
GRU
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SYD
45h 50m
2 stops
$2,131Air Canada
Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
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10:20 - 09:00
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GRU
60h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
21:45 - 09:35
GRU
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SYD
45h 50m
2 stops
$2,205Air Canada
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South America

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to South America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to South America?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to South America from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Santiago, at $1,832 return. The most popular route is Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santiago (SCL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,832.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to South America is February, when tickets cost $1,973 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,202 and $2,445 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to South America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to South America, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South America is Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), with an average flight price of $1,532.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$955
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Santiago

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • What direct flights are there from Australia to South America?

    Most flights come with at least one stop along the way. However, if Chile is on your itinerary, you’re in luck. Direct flights are available from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) with Qantas and LATAM. If direct flights are important to you, starting and ending your South American adventure in Santiago may be the ideal strategy.

  • How can I find quick flights to South America from Australia?

    Australian and South American carriers like Qantas and LATAM are a great place to start if you’re looking for a shorter itinerary. You’ll also find one- and two-stop itineraries with airlines like Emirates, KLM and American Airlines. Another point to consider is the Australian city from which you depart. Regardless of where you’re heading in South America, flights departing from Sydney tend to be faster.

  • How can I find cheap North American flight deals?

    Booking at least a couple of months in advance will get you better flight deals. When travelling to South America from Australia, it’s also important to consider the airport you enter and exit the continent. You can avoid lengthy and expensive multi-stop itineraries by starting and ending your adventure in major South American hubs like Santiago, Bogota or Lima.

  • Which visa do Australians need to visit South America?

    From Paraguay and Brazil to Chile and Argentina, Australian citizens can generally obtain visas on arrival in South America for stays of less than 90 days (or in Bolivia, less than 30 days). Rules can change, so it’s crucial to check the visa requirements for every country on your itinerary. For all South American countries, you will need a passport that is valid for six months beyond the end of your trip, with blank visa pages. Also, bring proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to South America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to South America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to South America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to South America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to South America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to South America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South America is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,259. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,414 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South America? 25% of our users found return tickets to South America for the following prices or less: From Sydney $1,675, from Melbourne $3,135
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.
  • If you're planning on visiting Macchu Picchu in Peru, Cusco (CUZ) is the recommended airport. However, flights from Australia to Cusco generally have at least two stops and usually pass through Lima (LIM), so keep this in mind when planning your itinerary.
  • Colombia has many international airports, so it’s important to consider the regions you want to explore before booking flights from Australia. El Dorado International Airport (BOG) is ideal if you’re planning on visiting the capital city. If you’re only interested in the Caribbean Coast, look for flights from Australia to Cartagena Airport (CTG).
  • Aussies planning to visit Patagonia can explore this stunning region in Chile, Argentina or both. You’ll generally find better flight deals with shorter flight times if you fly into Santiago from Australia.
  • If you’re planning on visiting Iguazu Falls, you can choose between Foz do Iguacu International Airport (IGU) in Brazil or Cataratas International Airport (IGR) in Argentina. From Australia, you’ll generally find cheaper flights with fewer stops if you opt for Foz do Iguacu Airport.
  • Travellers visiting Bolivia to explore the Salar de Uyuni salt flats or see the pink dolphins of the Amazon Basin should keep in mind that flights from Australia generally pass through Santiago, Lima or both. If you’re planning on visiting Chile or Peru, it may be wise to start in one of these countries and head to Bolivia next.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to South America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1037 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
CBR - BNE
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I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

We liked the way we were treated by the sraff at lima airport counter and the the flight attendants. We did not like the fact that the kiosks at airport rebooted after we entered our information and then told us that there was an issueand we needed to go to the counter. Such a waste of time for a group of 6. Once we got our boarding passes there was no assigned gate so we did not know where to go.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

We were not allowed to carry a bottle of water onto the 8 hour flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

I would have liked to have been served more food when it came to Panama to Newark

Excellent! I got to Munich and was transferred to my Lufthansa flight quickly, in 15 to 20 minutes, so I did not miss my flight. However, I had checked my overhead bag at the boarding gate in Tampa. That got to Tunis the next day. That is to be expected.

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Provide some Asian movies.....Chinese or Taiwan or some of the International films winners and better documentaries

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Delayed 24 hours. Should have called it much earlier They provided quality accommodations, food vouchers etc. FINALLY The issues started at 8 AM and they cancelled the flight at 11:30 PM, with no plans for a new flight.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

My original booking with Air Canada turned into a headache

Amazing service, with enthusiastic crew members, and some breathtaking views of Vancouver. No IFE though, as it is only a 1 hour flight on a regional Turboprop jet.

It was just fine. I managed to make all my connection too sbut had trouble in Munich with no wheel chair and trouble trying to get help from the airport people to get to the other terminal for my flight. Finally a wonderful lady Amelia, helped me to make my flight connection Timon with zero time to spare.

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

Board from the back of the plane to the front - it just makes sense. Try it.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

Bad experience. My checked bag was lost during this direct flight….how does that even happen?

Because of a change in aircraft, I was unable to experience the business class I paid for and was disappointed.

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

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