How long is the flight from Cape Town to South America?

Airlines like LATAM Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Cape Town to South America in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 55m. The distance from Cape Town to South America is about 6347 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 20.0 - 240.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 240.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to South America?

When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to South America, consider Cape Town Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to South America?

Consider LATAM Airlines, South African or TAAG when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to South America.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to South America?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to South America. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to South America that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to South America?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to South America?

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to South America (average of R12 529). Flying from Cape Town to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 691). 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 CPT to SA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to South America as you normally would.

How often are flights from Cape Town to South America delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Cape Town and South America have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to South America. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andLATAM Airlines from Cape Town to South America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,4

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92 reviews

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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8,4

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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7,4

Good

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92 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

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8,4

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92 reviews

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1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to South America?
Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cape Town to South America. It is only a 15,6 km journey to Cape Town Intl (CPT) from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to South America?
Airlines like LATAM Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Cape Town to South America in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 55m. The distance from Cape Town to South America is about 6347 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to South America?
When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to South America, consider Cape Town Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to South America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to South America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to South America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to South America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to South America 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 Cape Town to South America?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to South America (average of R12 529). Flying from Cape Town to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 691). 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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LATAM Airlines	CheapestR9 111	AverageR17 508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR9 191	AverageR13 739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
TAAG	CheapestR9 850	AverageR10 626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights

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How often are flights from Cape Town to South America delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Cape Town and South America have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, LATAM Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to South America. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,South African, andLATAM Airlines from Cape Town to South America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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