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R5 675+ Cheap flights to South America

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Flights to South America in 2025

Find the latest flights to South America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 7 July 2025.

Return from

R8 749

One-way from

R5 675

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R11 947
South African
  • South African
  • 23/10-31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Sao Paulo
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 13/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 084 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 138 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Thu 23/109:50JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 35mSouth African
Sat 31/118:05GRU - JNB
1 stop11h 05mSouth African
Deal found 6/7R8 749
Tue 9/916:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mTAAG
Fri 19/918:05GRU - JNB
1 stop15h 35mTAAG
Deal found 6/7R9 188
Sun 13/715:05JNB - GRU
Nonstop10h 15mLATAM Airlines
Sat 26/722:50GRU - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 5/7R9 505
Thu 4/916:40JNB - GRU
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/918:05GRU - JNB
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R11 666
Thu 7/815:05JNB - GIG
1 stop21h 55mLATAM Airlines
Wed 20/88:40GIG - JNB
1 stop22h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7R12 720
Thu 7/815:05JNB - SDU
1 stop27h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 20/814:05SDU - JNB
1 stop17h 10mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/7R12 808
Thu 10/70:45JNB - SCL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/75:17SCL - JNB
2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7R14 916
Thu 7/815:05JNB - SDU
3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/814:20SDU - JNB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R15 443
Tue 5/816:40JNB - AEP
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/86:55AEP - JNB
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R15 865
Sun 3/816:40JNB - GIG
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/821:40GIG - JNB
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7R16 392
Tue 5/816:40JNB - EZE
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/86:40EZE - JNB
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7R16 427
Sat 19/79:00JNB - HLE
1 stop6h 35mAirlink
Sat 26/714:30HLE - JNB
Nonstop4h 45mAirlink
Deal found 4/7R17 112

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

9:50-15:25

Nonstop10h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 31/1

18:05-10:10

1 stop11h 05m

R8 749

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 19/9

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 188

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

15:05-20:25

Nonstop10h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 29/1

22:45-12:35

Nonstop8h 50m

R10 436

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 10/9

18:05-17:25

2 stops18h 20m

R11 666

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-8:00

1 stop21h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 20/8

8:40-12:15

1 stop22h 35m

R12 720

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-13:40

1 stop27h 35m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 20/8

14:05-12:15

1 stop17h 10m

R12 808

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - SDU

JNBSDU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

15:05-7:15

3 stops21h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 20/8

14:20-12:15

1 stop16h 55m

R15 443

JohannesburgBuenos Aires

JNB - AEP

JNBAEP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

16:40-23:40

2 stops36h 00m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Tue 12/8

6:55-14:40

2 stops26h 45m

R15 865

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

16:40-19:35

2 stops31h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 10/8

21:40-14:40

2 stops36h 00m

R16 392

JohannesburgBuenos Aires

JNB - EZE

JNBEZE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/8

16:40-20:25

2 stops32h 45m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 12/8

6:40-14:40

2 stops27h 00m

R16 427

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Best time to book a flight to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South America

How long is the flight to South America?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to South America takes 25 hours 9 minutes. Flights to South America from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South America?

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

Users looking for the lowest fares to South America should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South America?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South America are Emirates, Azul and LATAM Airlines.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 20.0 - 240.0 mm 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.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 places to fly to in South America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South America in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 July 2025.
The most popular places in South America to fly to are Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and Bolivia.

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 7 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, Emirates, andKLM 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.

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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
8,6
Very Good

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,6

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

FAQs about flying to South America

  • What is the best way to travel around South America?

    Countries in South America are large, and many parts of the inner continent are not easy to access by road. The fastest and often cheapest way of getting around is by plane. Domestic flights are a convenient option in larger countries such as Argentina and Peru, while international flights offer connections to other countries on the continent. You can save money on flights to South America's many cities when you book flights in advance. If you are flexible on time and prefer a more scenic route, long-distance buses are very affordable. Want to keep your options open? You can also hire a car. Lookup vehicle rental services at your destination airport once you've booked flights to South America.

  • What are some things to do in South America?

    From stunning natural landscapes to world-renowned cultural landmarks, South America has plenty to offer tourists. Dance the night away and try tango dancing in its home of Buenos Aires. Discover the lush rainforests of Costa Rica and spot turtles and lizards on the volcanic Galapagos Islands. Avid hikers will enjoy exploring the Andes, from the rocky peaks of Patagonia to the Inca trail leading to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    You can find cheap flights to South America from various international airports in South Africa, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town. There are currently no direct flights to South America from South Africa, so your journey time will depend on the number of stops on your route. The quickest flights from Johannesburg to Costa Rica usually take around 23h 50min. Flying from Cape Town to Buenos Aires takes around 35h 25min. For those travelling to Peru, you can fly from Durban to Lima in around 29h 15min. When you book flights to South America, consider that journeys with two or more stopovers may be quicker than journeys with one long stop. Compare flights to find the best South America flight deals for you in both price and journey time. Given the time difference when crossing the Atlantic, we recommend finding flights to South America that depart in the evening to arrive the following afternoon.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to South America?

    Before you book flights to South America, research the visa requirements of your destination. While South African citizens do not need a visa to visit some countries such as Argentina and Peru, other nations like Bolivia and Colombia require a visa for South African passport holders. Keep in mind that visas do add an extra cost to your journey, even if you find particularly cheap flights to South America. You should also research currency exchange rates before your flight to South America as it may be cheaper to exchange US dollars with local currency.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South America?

    Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery typically cost R354, while return flights cost around R970.

  • How much is a return flight to South America?

    A return flight to South America will typically cost around R273, however they can be found for as little as R258.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South America, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Bogotá El Dorado have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bogotá El Dorado can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bogotá El Dorado?

    Yes. Bogotá El Dorado has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bogotá Kings 101 is the closest property to Bogotá El Dorado (0,0 km away from Bogotá El Dorado).

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