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

Departing from South America to South Africa will take you 21h 10m. South America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7434 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 024. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South America to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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.

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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.

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Find flight deals from South America to South Africa

Round-trip from	R10 077
One-way from	R8 154
Popular in	December
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Average price	R10 509
Good round-trip deal	R15 301 or less
Good one-way deal	R8 367 or less

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R11 439). Flying from South America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 508). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South America to South Africa?

The best time to book flights from South America to South Africa is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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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.

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How long is the flight from South America to South Africa?
Departing from South America to South Africa will take you 21h 10m. South America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7434 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 024. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Turkish Airlines, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R11 439). Flying from South America to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 508). 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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