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

The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 736. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG and GOL, as they are both options that can get you from South America to South Africa for a low price.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from South America to South Africa, book at least 37 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 35% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R11 698 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R14 631.

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

February can be a great time to fly to South Africa from South America with a flight ticket averaging about R14 259. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as R6 252. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

R18 579+ Flights from South America to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from South America to South Africa

Round-trip from	R10 488
One-way from	R9 736
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 798
Good round-trip deal	R11 338 or less
Good one-way deal	R9 998 or less

LATAM Airlines
12/5-29/5
Nonstop
18h 50m total
South America to South Africa

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LATAM Airlines
19/3
Nonstop
8h 35m total
South America to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R28 113 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 396 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 14 March 2025.

Mon 12/522:45GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 29/515:05JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R10 488

Sat 27/922:50GRU - CPT

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/109:00CPT - GRU

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/3R12 633

Sun 30/111:30GRU - CPT

1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air

Thu 11/1215:25CPT - GRU

1 stop29h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/3R13 843

Wed 7/518:05GRU - CPT

1 stop14h 55mTAAG

Fri 23/515:00CPT - GRU

1 stop29h 05mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R14 081

Mon 21/422:45GRU - CPT

1 stop16h 10mLATAM Airlines

Thu 8/57:00CPT - GRU

1 stop18h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/3R14 191

Sun 16/1118:05GRU - JNB

1 stop15h 35mTAAG

Tue 25/114:35JNB - GRU

1 stop15h 30mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R14 301

Mon 26/51:45GRU - JNB

1 stop21h 10mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/614:30JNB - GRU

1 stop30h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/3R14 411

Mon 19/517:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mGOL

Mon 26/59:50JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 35mGOL

Deal found 13/3R14 540

Mon 21/422:45GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/516:40JNB - GRU

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R16 098

Tue 2/918:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mSouth African

Wed 17/917:25CPT - GRU

1 stop27h 00mSouth African

Deal found 13/3R17 675

Thu 12/617:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mSouth African

Fri 20/621:05JNB - GRU

1 stop24h 40mSouth African

Deal found 14/3R18 170

Sat 24/518:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mGOL

Sat 21/612:25CPT - GRU

Nonstop9h 20mGOL

Deal found 13/3R19 325

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Mon 12/522:45GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 29/515:05JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R10 488

Mon 21/422:45GRU - CPT

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 28/420:20CPT - GRU

1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3R12 633

Wed 7/518:05GRU - CPT

1 stop14h 55mTAAG

Fri 23/515:00CPT - GRU

1 stop29h 05mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R14 081

Thu 3/41:45GRU - CPT

1 stop31h 50mEthiopian Air

Thu 17/413:50CPT - GRU

1 stop31h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/3R14 283

Mon 19/517:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mGOL

Mon 26/59:50JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 35mGOL

Deal found 13/3R14 540

Tue 2/918:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mSouth African

Wed 17/917:25CPT - GRU

1 stop27h 00mSouth African

Deal found 13/3R17 675

Thu 24/422:20GRU - CPT

2 stops60h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/520:00CPT - GRU

1 stop42h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/3R20 975

Sat 10/513:55CGH - JNB

2 stops37h 30mAir France

Tue 20/518:50JNB - CGH

2 stops32h 25mAir France

Deal found 13/3R28 291

Mon 21/422:45GRU - CPT

1 stop16h 10mLATAM Airlines

Tue 13/57:00CPT - GRU

1 stop18h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 14/3R14 191

Sat 19/418:05GRU - JNB

1 stop15h 35mTAAG

Thu 1/516:40JNB - GRU

1 stop27h 25mTAAG

Deal found 14/3R14 485

Mon 21/422:45GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/516:40JNB - GRU

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R16 098

Sun 29/61:45GRU - JNB

1 stop37h 25mEthiopian Air

Thu 10/714:30JNB - GRU

1 stop30h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/3R17 455

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Mon 12/522:45GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 30mLATAM Airlines

Thu 29/515:05JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 20mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R10 488

Mon 19/517:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mGOL

Mon 26/59:50JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 35mGOL

Deal found 13/3R14 540

Sat 2/818:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mGOL

Tue 12/812:25CPT - GRU

Nonstop9h 20mGOL

Deal found 14/3R19 307

Tue 10/618:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mSouth African

Sat 21/612:25CPT - GRU

Nonstop9h 20mSouth African

Deal found 14/3R19 747

Sat 10/518:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/512:25CPT - GRU

Nonstop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R25 394

Thu 5/617:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mSouth African

Mon 9/69:50JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/3R26 256

Thu 17/417:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/415:05JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3R30 106

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Wed 19/322:50GRU - CPT

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/320:20CPT - GRU

1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3R14 521

Thu 20/322:50GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 35mLATAM Airlines

Sun 30/315:05JNB - GRU

Nonstop10h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R10 689

Thu 20/321:30GRU - JNB

2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 30/319:00JNB - GRU

2 stops43h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/3R24 991

Thu 20/317:45GRU - CPT

1 stop34h 35mSouth African

Sat 29/312:40CPT - GRU

Nonstop8h 55mSouth African

Deal found 14/3R25 871

Thu 20/34:05GRU - JNB

1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines

Sun 30/319:15JNB - GRU

1 stop27h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/3R27 448

Thu 20/320:59GRU - JNB

1 stop44h 01mKLM

Sun 30/323:15JNB - GRU

2 stops36h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/3R29 025

Fri 21/318:15GRU - CPT

1 stop14h 45mTAAG

Sat 29/315:00CPT - GRU

1 stop17h 30mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R15 457

Sat 22/31:30GRU - JNB

1 stop30h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/314:35JNB - GRU

1 stop30h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/3R23 854

Sat 22/318:05GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 30mGOL

Sat 29/312:40CPT - GRU

Nonstop8h 55mGOL

Deal found 14/3R24 771

Sat 22/316:20GRU - JNB

1 stop37h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 28/319:25JNB - GRU

1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/3R26 971

Sun 23/318:15GRU - JNB

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/36:15JNB - GRU

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/3R17 693

Sun 23/31:30GRU - CPT

1 stop30h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 2/414:35CPT - GRU

1 stop30h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/3R22 002

One-way flights from South America to South Africa
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Wed 19/322:50GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 35mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 13/3R9 736

Sat 26/418:05GRU - JNB

1 stop15h 35mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R10 048

Sat 29/322:50GRU - CPT

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R10 488

Wed 23/418:05GRU - CPT

1 stop14h 55mTAAG

Deal found 13/3R10 726

Thu 1/517:05GRU - JNB

Nonstop8h 55mGOL

Deal found 14/3R12 376

Tue 25/321:45GRU - JNB

2 stops39h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3R13 055

Mon 31/312:45VCP - JNB

2 stops48h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/3R13 110

Sat 26/418:05GRU - JNB

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/3R13 311

Sat 5/418:15GRU - JNB

1 stop15h 35mSouth African

Deal found 13/3R13 623

Sat 26/418:15GRU - CPT

Nonstop7h 25mGOL

Deal found 14/3R13 825

Thu 24/422:20GRU - CPT

2 stops60h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/3R14 045

Tue 22/41:45GRU - CPT

1 stop30h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/3R14 136

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Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 12/5

22:45-12:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

15:05-20:25

Nonstop10h 20m

R10 488

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 21/4

22:45-17:30

1 stop13h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/4

20:20-20:25

1 stop29h 05m

R12 633

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 7/5

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

15:00-15:05

1 stop29h 05m

R14 081

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 21/4

22:45-19:55

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

7:00-20:25

1 stop18h 25m

R14 191

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 3/4

1:45-14:35

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/4

13:50-16:20

1 stop31h 30m

R14 283

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 19/4

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

R14 485

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 19/5

17:05-7:00

Nonstop8h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

9:50-15:25

Nonstop10h 35m

R14 540

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 21/4

22:45-12:15

Nonstop8h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

R16 098

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 29/6

1:45-20:10

1 stop37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/7

14:30-16:20

1 stop30h 50m

R17 455

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/9

18:15-6:40

Nonstop7h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 17/9

17:25-15:25

1 stop27h 00m

R17 675

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

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Travel insights for flights from South America to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from South America to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 944 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 320 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

LATAM Airlines

7,5

Good

1 750 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 546 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 202 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 736. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAAG 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from South America to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 2 airlines flying from South America to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR10 788	AverageR15 157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
LATAM Airlines	CheapestR11 338	AverageR22 371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights

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