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Cheap flights from South America to South Africa from R7 363

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South America to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Mon 3/818:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Thu 22/100:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop19h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 18/3R9 671
Wed 25/318:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
TAAG
Thu 2/40:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop19h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 18/3R9 756
Fri 11/918:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop24h 10m
TAAG
Tue 22/916:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 20/3R9 993
Mon 12/1018:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Thu 22/1016:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 078
Mon 10/818:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Tue 25/816:40
JNB
-
GRU
2 stops27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 146
Fri 21/818:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Wed 9/916:40
JNB
-
GRU
2 stops51h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 21/3R10 265
Mon 18/518:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Tue 2/616:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 18/3R10 282
Sun 15/1118:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
TAAG
Sun 29/1116:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 23/3R10 451
Wed 8/422:40
GRU
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 15m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 28/414:50
JNB
-
GRU
Nonstop10h 35m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/3R10 485
Fri 15/518:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Tue 26/516:40
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop27h 25m
TAAG
Deal found 19/3R10 502
Wed 16/918:05
GRU
-
JNB
1 stop15h 35m
TAAG
Sat 26/90:45
JNB
-
GRU
1 stop19h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 19/3R10 519
Wed 15/414:55
GIG
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 27/414:50
JNB
-
GIG
1 stop23h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 22/3R11 775

Find flight deals from South America to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 671

One-way from

R7 363

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 535

Good round-trip deal

R18 016 or less

Good one-way deal

R11 866 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 3/8-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • South America to South Africa
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 35m total
  • South America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 761 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 557 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South America to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

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Cheapest return flight

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 28/8

22:25-12:00

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

14:50-0:05

1 stop14h 15m

R17 441

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 12/5

1:45-14:35

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

13:50-16:20

1 stop31h 30m

R19 206

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/6

11:10-7:05

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-23:10

1 stop18h 20m

R19 732

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/6

1:45-3:55

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

14:30-16:20

1 stop30h 50m

R20 648

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 18/5

7:40-16:10

2 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

14:45-20:45

2 stops35h 00m

R21 140

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 18/5

10:30-16:10

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

14:45-19:10

2 stops33h 25m

R22 430

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/6

20:50-13:05

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

8:20-23:10

2 stops43h 50m

R22 633

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 2/5

14:45-13:05

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

14:30-23:15

2 stops37h 45m

R22 922

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 23/5

1:45-13:00

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

13:50-19:10

3 stops34h 20m

R23 210

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 20/8

9:55-15:20

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

9:25-10:35

3 stops30h 10m

R23 651

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Best time to book a flight from South America to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R5 327). Flying from South America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

When flying from South America to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African and LATAM Airlines from South America to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 912 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South America to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South America to South Africa?

    Departing from South America to South Africa will take you 14h 55m. South America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7144 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is TAAG, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 390. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and GOL, as they are both options that can get you from South America to South Africa for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South America to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South America to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South America to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South America to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R5 327). Flying from South America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 128). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR6 526AverageR18 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 422AverageR8 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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