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Cheap flights from South America to South Africa from R5 688

BOG — JNB
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South America to South Africa

Mon 30/1122:50 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Tue 8/1215:35 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 14/10R10 341
Tue 27/1022:50 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Wed 11/1115:35 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 15/10R10 357
Wed 11/1118:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 23/115:45 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 16/10R10 423
Wed 4/1123:20 -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 11/1115:35 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 14/10R10 521
Mon 23/1118:05 -
2 stops38h 00m
Sun 29/1116:40 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 17/10R10 571
Fri 4/1218:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 4/316:40 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 19/10R10 587
Mon 30/1122:50 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Sun 6/1220:35 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 14/10R10 669
Sun 25/1023:20 -
2 stops28h 15m
Tue 10/1115:35 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 15/10R10 702
Fri 13/1118:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 23/1116:40 -
2 stops51h 25m
Deal found 14/10R10 752
Wed 11/1118:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Mon 30/1116:40 -
2 stops51h 25m
Deal found 16/10R10 784
Mon 14/1222:50 -
Nonstop8h 55m
Wed 30/1215:35 -
Nonstop9h 50m
Deal found 14/10R10 834
Fri 4/1218:05 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 3/316:40 -
2 stops51h 25m
Deal found 19/10R10 883

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Round-trip from

R10 341

One-way from

R5 688

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R13 514

Good one-way deal

R8 586 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 30/11-8/12
  • Nonstop
  • 18h 45m total
  • South America to South Africa
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South African
  • South African
  • 30/11-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 00m total
  • South America to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 530 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 477 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 26/11

11:00-15:35

1 stop23h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 702

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 22/2

11:00-8:40

1 stop40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 311

BrasiliaJohannesburg

BSB Brasilia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BSBJNB

Brasilia

Fri 20/11

5:40-14:40

2 stops28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 738

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 8/3

20:35-12:45

2 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 787

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/12

15:05-10:40

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 902

BrasiliaJohannesburg

BSB Brasilia - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BSBJNB

Brasilia

Sat 21/11

19:20-14:40

3 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 149

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 26/11

15:05-10:40

1 stop38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 231

Buenos AiresJohannesburg

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EZEJNB

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 24/11

2:05-14:40

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 790

Buenos AiresJohannesburg

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

EZEJNB

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 8/12

2:05-14:40

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-19:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 790

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 21/11

1:30-3:55

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

14:30-16:00

1 stop30h 30m

R13 267

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from South America with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R11 689). Flying from South America to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 522). 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 often are flights from South America to South Africa delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between South America and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South America to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South America to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, South African have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

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 65 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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with 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.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 972 reviews
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Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

GRU - JNB

No communication from captain about the delay long waiting time. Shitty airline with incompetent employees especially employees from Brazil.
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 972 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7,4
Good
1 972 reviews
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Crew

8,0

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2026

GRU - JNB

No communication from captain about the delay long waiting time. Shitty airline with incompetent employees especially employees from Brazil.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from South America to South Africa will take you 14h 40m. South America and South Africa are separated by a distance of 7879 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 182. 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 689). Flying from South America to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R16 522). 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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Top airline flying from South America to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR10 635AverageR16 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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