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Cheap flights from South Africa to South America from R5 842

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BOG
Dec 29 — Jan 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to South America flight deals. Data was last updated 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 302

One-way from

R5 842

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 210

Good round-trip deal

R8 948 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 264 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 30/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • South Africa to South America
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • South Africa to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 665 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 234 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 November 2025.

Sat 29/110:45JNB - GRU
1 stop19h 20mTAAG
Mon 1/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 28/11R10 398
Mon 1/1220:25CPT - GRU
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R10 775
Tue 2/1215:30CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 35mTAAG
Fri 23/118:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 26/11R10 981
Sun 30/117:30JNB - GRU
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1218:05GRU - JNB
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/11R11 272
Sun 30/1115:55CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 10mTAAG
Sun 7/1218:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 25/11R11 649
Tue 2/126:05CPT - GRU
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/118:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R11 820
Tue 2/1215:30CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 35mTAAG
Wed 21/118:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 26/11R12 009
Tue 2/128:55JNB - GRU
1 stop12h 40mSouth African
Thu 11/1217:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop9h 00mSouth African
Deal found 27/11R12 077
Tue 2/1216:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Sun 15/218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 27/11R12 129
Tue 2/1216:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Mon 8/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 28/11R12 506
Sun 30/1115:55CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:05GRU - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R12 523
Thu 25/1215:30JNB - GRU
Nonstop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/122:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/11R12 523

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to South America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to South America that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

11:10-21:15

1 stop15h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 2/3

12:55-7:45

1 stop13h 50m

R11 718

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

7:10-7:40

2 stops29h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 31/3

8:15-10:20

2 stops21h 05m

R12 060

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

23:00-16:00

1 stop22h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/3

1:30-3:55

1 stop21h 25m

R13 551

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - AEP

CPTAEP

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:25-21:00

2 stops32h 35m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Tue 24/3

13:40-6:40

1 stop12h 00m

R13 996

JohannesburgBuenos Aires

JNB - AEP

JNBAEP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

11:30-23:40

1 stop17h 10m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Tue 3/2

13:40-10:10

2 stops15h 30m

R14 202

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

10:40-7:35

1 stop25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 4/2

11:20-9:05

1 stop16h 45m

R14 390

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/4

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 17/5

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R14 750

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

15:30-0:20

1 stop13h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 24/1

10:10-12:40

1 stop21h 30m

R15 212

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

15:30-9:35

1 stop23h 05m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 24/1

20:05-12:40

1 stop11h 35m

R15 298

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

11:10-13:00

2 stops30h 50m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/3

13:45-7:45

1 stop13h 00m

R15 538

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South America from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to South America

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South America (average of R5 208). Flying from South Africa to South America in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 103). 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 ZA to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to South America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from South Africa to South America by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to South America. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to South America flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South America. Reviews last updated 29 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Emirates, andLATAM Airlines from South Africa 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
Very Good
84 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

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
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 424 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

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
LATAM Airlines
7,5
Good
1 889 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

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
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to South America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, TAAG, and LATAM Airlines fly from South Africa to South America in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7144 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 356. Users have also found prices from R7 777 and R13 585 on South African and Emirates, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to South America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to South America?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to South America?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South America (average of R5 208). Flying from South Africa to South America in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 103). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to South America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR6 249AverageR20 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR7 736AverageR14 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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TAAGCheapestR9 050AverageR10 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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SWISSCheapestR17 184AverageR19 813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR17 186AverageR22 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 340AverageR22 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapestR17 449AverageR21 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 320AverageR22 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 937AverageR25 129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR21 691AverageR23 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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