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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stopR8 974
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stopsR22 047
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stopR14 228
Santiago
Santiago2 stopsR22 534
Lima
Lima2 stopsR18 038
Quito
Quito2 stopsR31 490
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stopR25 586

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 388
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    An average direct flight from South Africa to South America takes 25h 30m, covering a distance of 13116 km. The most popular route is Johannesburg - Sao Paulo with an average flight time of 9h 45m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South America?

    The cheapest ticket to South America from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was R9 259 one-way, and R9 967 round-trip. The most popular route is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R9 967.

  • Which airlines fly to South America?

    LATAM Airlines, South African & GOL fly the most frequently from South Africa to South America. The most popular route is from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo, and LATAM Airlines, Cathay Pacific and GOL fly this route the most.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sao Paulo (44% of total searches to South America). The next most popular destinations are Rio de Janeiro (20%) and Buenos Aires (15%). Searches for flights to Bogotá (7%), to Lima (6%) and to Santiago (2%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from South Africa is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.

Top 5 airlines flying to South America

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to South America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
South AfricanOverall score based on 89 reviews
7,2Comfort
8,3Crew
7,3Food
7,9Boarding
6,5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

2,0 MediocreWillie, Oct 2024CPT - JNB
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Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

There’s lots of problem I faced from Bom to Doha that experience was worst I never faced before like this

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

Four handbag storages were damaged and sealed, limiting the space to store our things in the plane.

The sits were very hard and after an overnight flight my back was hurting. The food was very bad and poor quality, I was very hungry but I could not eat the food, I tried but the it was so bad , I don’t think my dog would have eaten it either. No kidding?!!! The Crew was lovely, the bathrooms were spacious and the entertainment was good. When I arrived in Madrid I was given the incorrect instructions by the woman who was at the desk for connecting flights information for LATAM airlines. Due to this I missed my flight and my luggage was lost. Consequently I had 3 passport checks and security checks in and out of Spain!!! The terminal T4 and terminal T4S are a different thing And they are very far apart. My flight was scheduled to exit at T4S and they send me to T4, I went to T4 they send me back to T4S and I had yo take a train and check in and out this time I was exhausted and wanted to cry. Eventually a crew member of LATAM felt compassion for me and saw my predicament, she said I had no time to go back to terminal T4 again so she rescheduled the flight. My baggage was lost and I had to go to try to find it at midnight. It was a real nightmare. Just thinking about it makes me angry. This Airport in Madrid is not easy to navigate, so please give people some real assistance and assurance. I SHOULD have not missed my flight There was plenty of time. It was miss information of people who don’t care, don’t read and don’t listen and unfortunately that is their job. Not happy at all

The crew was super friendly and respectful, they made me feel well all the fly , thanks delta

No food optional ( they offer just pasta, no second option, the soda without carbonation, I asked for snacks and they said give a minute, I never got it) I believe they (crew) don't care about it (people)

The crew was amazing. The best in the last times. Great group of people.

Check-in was a total disaster, almos a full hour in the line

My experience it was okay but have many thinks to be better. For example the food, the comfort.

TAM is a real disappointment. We had to jump on a crowded bus for a 6am flight - although there were at least 15 available fingers that could have been used by our plane. Then, we were placed on row 30 - the last row of the plane, despite having purchased the tickets a long time ago and being TAM gold plus members. Note: worse seats on the plane. Great way of rewarding your frequent flyers TAM ! I now remember why I stoped flying internationally with TAM and moved to American, United, Swiss, Lufthansa and BA. TAM has no respect for its customers.

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

It was confusing because I got a notification that my gate was changed when in reality it wasn’t

On board was excellent—a remarkable positive change. Check in was horrifying. Forced to check in branded cabin baggage approved bags weighing 10 and 12 kgs each, because desk insisted these were not fit for overhead lockers. Got charged £160 for two bags. Behaviour of staff was hostile, motivated and rude. Wonder if BA pays commissions on collection, or borrows staff from Airport operator. Basle evidently is an airport used by budget airline— and customers are treated like consumers.

Excellent except for checking in at Madrid Airport. Waited in line for over an hour and a half. Not enough ticket agents available and they were moving those with earlier flight times up in order to get them through. People were not happy. Staff did their best to explain, but just not enough to meet the need.

The seats of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner were ridiculously uncomfortable. I was on 10 flights during this vacation and this plane was super uncomfortable both times I was on one whereas all of the others were perfectly fine. Additionally, these planes do not have any air vents that passengers can control, the climate is entirely controlled by the crew which made for an extremely uncomfortable temperature for the duration. The flight attendants tried to make everyone happy with the temperature but several people you could tell were excessively warm and just wanted a bit of airflow.

Lost bag and absolutely no assistance in the short term. No-one to help either via phone or at the airport APPAULING

Business class in Club Europe is basically a slightly larger seat, with the middle seat blocked off. Not really business class, except for the free food/drink - which was also delicious!

Food made us sick for the rest of the day. Terrible passenger in front of me kept reclining and banging his seat, it hurt my knee multiple times. I kindly asked the attendant to intervene, she would not. Way too many sick people coughing on the flight without wearing a mask. Sick passengers should not be allowed to fly unless they wear a mask. I hope we don't get sick for our 2 week vacation

The lack of organization at the boarding gate was shocking. It was impossible to determine where the line was and it was hard to understand the announcements. It was so confusing that my wife wanted to get on the wrong flight. I am also annoyed that BA is adopting the sleazy policies that the budget airlines invented of charging extra for even the first checked bag or choosing your seat.

The flight was good, my only complaint is that we were delayed in leaving by a significant amount of time.

Flight cancelled! Rebooked by circuitous routing although there were seats available on other nonstop flights.

Flight got delayed which made my already short layover in london to be reduced to sn hour considerI had to change Terminals fir my ingoing flight to NY

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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Recent return flight deals

3/12mar.
1 stopSouth African
12h 10mJNB-GRU
9/12lun.
directSouth African
9h 00mGRU-JNB
R8 974
2/12lun.
1 stopSouth African
27h 05mJNB-GRU
10/12mar.
1 stopSouth African
11h 35mGRU-JNB
R9 010
17/4jue.
directLATAM Airlines
10h 00mJNB-GRU
14/5mié.
directLATAM Airlines
8h 30mGRU-JNB
R9 750
17/4jue.
1 stopTAAG
15h 50mJNB-GRU
14/5mié.
1 stopTAAG
15h 25mGRU-JNB
R9 805
14/3vie.
1 stopTAAG
15h 50mJNB-GRU
21/3vie.
1 stopTAAG
15h 25mGRU-JNB
R9 967
5/12jue.
directLATAM Airlines
9h 45mJNB-GRU
10/9mié.
directLATAM Airlines
8h 30mGRU-JNB
R10 238
10/2lun.
1 stopBritish Airways
37h 45mJNB-GRU
17/2lun.
1 stopBritish Airways
37h 00mGRU-JNB
R17 840
8/12dom.
2 stopsBritish Airways
43h 35mJNB-EZE
15/1mié.
2 stopsBritish Airways
39h 45mEZE-JNB
R22 047
4/3mar.
1 stopQatar Airways
26h 50mCPT-GRU
24/3lun.
1 stopQatar Airways
35h 15mGRU-CPT
R23 293
10/1vie.
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 05mCPT-GIG
5/2mié.
2 stopsQatar Airways
38h 10mGIG-CPT
R43 372

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1/4mar.
directSouth African
9h 20mCPT-GRU
R4 388
29/11vie.
1 stopTAAG
15h 50mJNB-GRU
R5 525
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1 stopTAAG
15h 50mJNB-GRU
R5 543
17/2lun.
1 stopSouth African
28h 05mJNB-GRU
R5 634
27/12vie.
directLATAM Airlines
9h 45mJNB-GRU
R10 057
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R10 816
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R15 456
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30h 05mJNB-GRU
R16 377
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21/11jue.
directSouth African
10h 00mJNB-GRU
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multi-stopSouth African
11h 35mGRU-JNB
R8 848
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14h 45mGRU-CPT
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15h 50mJNB-GRU
17/1vie.
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15h 25mGRU-JNB
R15 276
21/11jue.
multi-stopBritish Airways
38h 10mCPT-GRU
27/11mié.
multi-stopBritish Airways
38h 50mGRU-CPT
R25 676
23/11sáb.
multi-stopBritish Airways
57h 10mJNB-LIM
17/1vie.
multi-stopBritish Airways
44h 20mLIM-JNB
R25 712
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multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 50mCPT-GRU
26/11mar.
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 20mGRU-CPT
R31 400
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40h 00mGRU-CPT
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