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Cheap flights from South Africa to South America from R5 297

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BOG
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 637

One-way from

R5 297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R10 184

Good round-trip deal

R8 710 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 242 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 19/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • South Africa to South America
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Africa to South America
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R10 183 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 137 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 15 November 2025.

Tue 25/1116:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Wed 10/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 12/11R10 013
Thu 4/120:45JNB - GRU
1 stop19h 20mTAAG
Wed 21/118:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 14/11R10 150
Mon 24/1115:15JNB - GRU
1 stop30h 20mSouth African
Tue 2/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSouth African
Deal found 14/11R10 167
Thu 27/110:45JNB - GRU
1 stop19h 20mTAAG
Mon 8/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 13/11R10 218
Fri 5/1215:30JNB - GRU
Nonstop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 5/322:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/11R10 406
Tue 25/1116:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Fri 12/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Deal found 12/11R10 440
Thu 20/1116:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Fri 12/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Deal found 12/11R10 525
Thu 27/1116:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Fri 12/1218:05GRU - JNB
1 stop24h 10mTAAG
Deal found 13/11R10 713
Tue 2/1216:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Sun 18/118:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 14/11R10 816
Thu 25/1215:30JNB - GRU
Nonstop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/122:45GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 15/11R10 936
Sun 7/1215:55CPT - GRU
1 stop28h 10mTAAG
Wed 21/118:05GRU - CPT
1 stop14h 55mTAAG
Deal found 14/11R10 953
Sun 7/120:30CPT - GRU
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/118:05GRU - CPT
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R11 790

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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 15 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

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 22/3

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 637

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:10-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/3

14:00-7:45

1 stop12h 45m

R9 979

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

15:15-16:35

1 stop30h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 2/12

18:05-13:05

1 stop14h 00m

R10 167

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 23/3

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 936

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/3

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 953

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

15:30-10:10

2 stops23h 40m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 19/2

6:40-12:40

2 stops25h 00m

R12 114

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

15:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 19/3

14:30-12:40

2 stops17h 10m

R12 234

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

15:30-11:00

2 stops24h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 26/3

14:00-12:40

1 stop17h 40m

R12 320

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 26/3

14:00-12:40

1 stop17h 40m

R12 559

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

15:30-9:25

1 stop22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Thu 19/3

14:00-12:40

1 stop17h 40m

R12 559

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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 194). Flying from South Africa to South America in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 099). 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 15 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% 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 15 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
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
3 412 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
1 877 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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
47 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
85 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

Crew

8,9

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 TAAG, South African, and LATAM Airlines fly from South Africa to South America in about 23h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7144 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 194). Flying from South Africa to South America in September is currently the most expensive (average of R8 099). 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 15 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapestR6 352AverageR20 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 022AverageR14 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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TAAGCheapestR9 045AverageR10 298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 686AverageR22 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR17 140AverageR19 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR17 142AverageR22 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapestR17 404AverageR21 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 273AverageR22 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 883AverageR25 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR21 635AverageR23 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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