Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 35% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to South America 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R14 074, or R15 528 for flights within the next 24 hours.
September is one of the best times of the year to fly to South America from Cape Town. Prices for September average R10 652 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R6 194. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a September flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in September
Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to South America for under R10 178. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R9 683, but on average you can expect to pay R12 475.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. LATAM Airlines is one of them. New policies for travellers booking flights from Cape Town Intl to South America include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitisation, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially-distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Some of the carriers operating flights from Cape Town Intl to South America that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are TAAG, LATAM Airlines, and South African. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to South America, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Consider Air France, LATAM Airlines or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to South America.
Most travellers choose Cape Town Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl, Cape Town Intl - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini or Cape Town Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl when deciding on the best route from Cape Town to South America.
The cheapest flight price from Cape Town to South America is R10 955. On average you can expect to pay R13 250. The most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl), can usually be booked for R15 543.
There are many flights that can get you from Cape Town to South America in 25h 25m. Fly via KLM, Qatar Airways, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to South America, with prices starting at R9 684. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R11 690 and R14 191, respectively.
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R6 951 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R7 852 and Ethiopian Air from R8 317 one-way.
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R407 | R509 | No cancel fee | 58% |
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R624 | R776 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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R474 | R931 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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R832 | R1 239 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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