R5 675+ Cheap flights to South America
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Flights to South America in 2025
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Return from | R8 749 |
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One-way from | R5 675 |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | R11 947 |
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 most popular airlines that fly to South America?
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to South America are LATAM Airlines, South African and TAAG.
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.
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Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Reviews
Mikateko,Jan 2022
PLZ - JNB
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