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Flights to South America in 2025

Find the latest flights to South America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Return from

$2,166

One-way from

$910

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,553

Good round-trip deal

$2,246 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,343 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 18/6-25/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Sydney to Lima
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Sydney to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($744 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South America.

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Tue 26/817:30SYD - SCL
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/901:45SCL - SYD
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,014
Mon 11/808:00SYD - SCL
1 stop17h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 6/901:40SCL - SYD
1 stop18h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,017
Thu 29/511:30SYD - SCL
Nonstop12h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 5/612:35SCL - SYD
Nonstop14h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,073
Wed 30/409:10SYD - GIG
2 stops36h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 7/523:00GIG - SYD
2 stops43h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,130
Tue 29/709:10SYD - GIG
2 stops36h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/923:00GIG - SYD
2 stops43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,150
Wed 18/611:50SYD - LIM
2 stops25h 45mLATAM Airlines
Wed 25/617:15LIM - SYD
1 stop22h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,166
Mon 15/909:10SYD - GRU
2 stops36h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1023:15GRU - SYD
2 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,234
Mon 8/1211:20SYD - GRU
2 stops61h 10mAir Canada
Tue 13/121:45GRU - SYD
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4$2,281
Fri 13/612:10SYD - EZE
1 stop19h 02mLATAM Airlines
Fri 20/607:30EZE - SYD
2 stops34h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,281
Tue 3/611:30SYD - AEP
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/708:40AEP - SYD
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,284
Tue 3/611:30SYD - EZE
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/705:33EZE - SYD
1 stop22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,284
Sun 8/611:50SYD - AEP
2 stops20h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sun 15/621:05AEP - SYD
1 stop20h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,303

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/8

17:30-11:00

1 stop31h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 20/9

01:45-09:35

1 stop18h 50m

$2,014

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

08:00-11:00

1 stop17h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 6/9

01:40-09:35

1 stop18h 55m

$2,017

SydneySantiago

SYD - SCL

SYDSCL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

11:30-10:05

Nonstop12h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/6

12:35-17:15

Nonstop14h 40m

$2,073

SydneyRio de Janeiro

SYD - GIG

SYDGIG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

09:10-08:20

2 stops36h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 2/9

23:00-07:05

2 stops43h 05m

$2,150

SydneyLima

SYD - LIM

SYDLIM

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

11:50-22:35

2 stops25h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 25/6

17:15-06:45

1 stop22h 30m

$2,166

SydneySao Paulo

SYD - GRU

SYDGRU

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

09:10-09:00

2 stops36h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 6/10

23:15-08:05

2 stops42h 50m

$2,234

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

12:10-18:12

1 stop19h 02m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 20/6

07:30-06:45

2 stops34h 15m

$2,281

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - AEP

SYDAEP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

11:30-19:40

1 stop21h 10m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 11/7

08:40-17:15

1 stop19h 35m

$2,284

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - EZE

SYDEZE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

11:30-18:12

1 stop19h 42m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 11/7

05:33-17:15

1 stop22h 42m

$2,284

SydneyBuenos Aires

SYD - AEP

SYDAEP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/6

11:50-19:40

2 stops20h 50m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 15/6

21:05-06:45

1 stop20h 40m

$2,303

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Best time to book a flight to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South America

How long is the flight to South America?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South America takes 29 hours 38 minutes. Flights to South America from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to South America. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South America should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South America?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South America are American Airlines, Turkish Airlines and LATAM Airlines.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South America in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 April 2025.
The most popular places in South America to fly to are Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Peru.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South America. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
8.3
Very Good

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

FAQs about flying to South America

What is the best way to travel around South America

South America’s travel infrastructure varies from country to country. Argentina’s and Brazil’s travel networks are of a comparatively higher standard, especially around large cities. Throughout the continent, you will find the usual, rail, bus, and car hire, options. You will also find plenty of flight operators including smaller budget airlines operating throughout South America. Within the Amazon basin, travel by boat is common, and in some remote corners it is the only option. Organised coach tours are also available.

  • What are some things to do in South America?

    This vast continent has so much to offer. The best-known attraction is the Amazon which spans eight South American countries. Within the Amazon biome, you can take river tours, stay at eco-hotels, visit Amazonian tribes, or take a wildlife trek. On the Western coast of the continent, you could visit the Andes mountains which stretch from Ecuador in the north down to Argentina. Here you can trek, see the famous salt lakes, or visit Machu Picchu. Argentina boasts the world’s last wilderness, Patagonia, where you can meet gauchos, sip mate, and marvel at the unspoilt beauty. For a more relaxing time, you could take in Rio’s carnival or relax on the Copacabana with a cocktail. Book a cheap flight to South America for the adventure of a lifetime.

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    South America is a vast continent made up of 12 countries. Despite its distance from Australia, it’s possible to book cheap flights to South America. When comparing flights to South America, the flight time to each country will vary. To give you an idea about the duration of flights to South America, we’ve compiled a list of flight times to several countries throughout the continent. From Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, you can reach Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Intl. Airport,Brazil, in 17h 20min. Flying to South America from Melbourne Intl. Airport, you can get to Bogota El Dorado Intl. Airport, Colombia, in 18h 40min. A flight to Lima J Chavez Intl. Airport, Peru, takes 16h 45min. And a flight from Sydney to Quito Mariscal Sucr Intl Airport, Ecuador, takes 20h 30min.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to South America?

    Before booking flights to South America you should understand the entry requirements for your particular country of arrival. Generally, Australian citizens can travel to any South American country without a visa and stay for a maximum of 90 days. No matter which country you arrive in, you must have a valid passport. The amount of time remaining on your passport differs country by country. Colombia, for example, requires your passport to remain valid for at least six months after your arrival date. Travellers are also advised to update their MMR vaccine and to get jabs for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever. Be sure to double check entry requirements before you book flights to South America.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Avianca is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South America?

    Sao Paulo Congonhas is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Sao Paulo Congonhas typically cost $16, while return flights cost around $58.

  • How much is a return flight to South America?

    A return flight to South America will typically cost around $62, however they can be found for as little as $62.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South America, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Bogotá El Dorado have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bogotá El Dorado can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bogotá El Dorado?

    Yes. Bogotá El Dorado has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bogotá Kings 101 is the closest property to Bogotá El Dorado (0.0 km away from Bogotá El Dorado).

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