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Best South America Flight Deals

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

Sao Paulo
Sao PaulodirectR8 646
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stopsR13 616
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stopR11 650
Lima
Lima2 stopsR20 515
Santiago
Santiago1 stopR14 508
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stopsR25 539

Cheap Flight Deals to South America

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to South America

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to South America.
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9:50 - 15:25JNB-GRU
10h 35mdirect
17:05 - 7:00GRU-JNB
8h 55mdirect
R8 646South African
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
15:05 - 20:25JNB-GRU
10h 20mdirect
22:45 - 12:15GRU-JNB
8h 30mdirect
R9 283LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 23
15:05 - 20:25JNB-GRU
10h 20mdirect
22:55 - 12:15GRU-JNB
8h 20mdirect
R9 302LATAM Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 21
16:40 - 15:05JNB-GRU
27h 25m1 stop
18:05 - 23:30GRU-JNB
24h 25m1 stop
R9 393TAAG
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Thu, Aug 7 - Fri, Nov 28
16:40 - 15:05JNB-GRU
27h 25m1 stop
18:05 - 14:40GRU-JNB
15h 35m1 stop
R10 103TAAG
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Thu, May 22 - Fri, May 30
8:10 - 16:45JNB-GRU
13h 35m1 stop
18:15 - 10:10GRU-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
R10 121South African
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Tue, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 1
22:50 - 16:20JNB-GRU
22h 30m1 stop
1:45 - 3:55GRU-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R21 589Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 21
22:50 - 16:20JNB-GRU
22h 30m1 stop
1:45 - 3:55GRU-JNB
21h 10m1 stop
R22 044Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 18
18:25 - 16:05CPT-GIG
26h 40m1 stop
3:05 - 11:35GIG-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
R28 579Emirates
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, Jun 9
18:25 - 15:50CPT-GIG
26h 25m1 stop
3:45 - 11:40GIG-CPT
26h 55m1 stop
R28 615Emirates
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Tue, Aug 5 - Sun, Nov 30

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South America

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to South America?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to South America from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport, at R505 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R505.

What is the cheapest day to fly to South America?

The average price of all flights from South Africa to South America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South America is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as R14 305. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are R22 677 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to South America is February, when tickets cost R22 863 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R33 111 and R31 891 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South America?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to South America depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R761 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 146.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to South America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from South Africa to South America, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South America is Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU), with an average flight price of R11 205.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R5 989
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to South America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to South America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to South America?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to South America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to South America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

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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.
8,0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3188 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025CPT - DXB
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First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

Staff encountered friendly and helpful. Flight delayed 1 hour due to mechanical issue, but made it through Atlanta immkgration and security in plenty of time,

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

The flight itinerary was changed 3 times, I explain the problem on the previous leg.

Airline changed our itinerary several times (3). The second time, we were not aware of it, we landed at 7:24 pm and the flight depart time was 7:40 pm. We were not aware of this change and the flight departed without us, that made us being placed on an even later flight which was also delayed.

Flight never happened because of previous flight delay. Sent back to the stays on a flight 10 hrs later without making to my final destination and still waiting full rugindo for it. So yeah not a good experience

4 hours delay, awful food and missed all my connections because of the delay to be rebooks for a flight 10 hrs later back home and never actually make it to my final destination

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...

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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

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