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How to find cheap and flexible flights to South America - Q & A

South America is a continent of vibrant contrasts, where ancient traditions blend harmoniously with modern innovation. Its diverse landscapes range from the dense Amazon rainforest to the majestic Andes mountains, offering travelers a kaleidoscope of natural beauty to explore. Rich in history and culture, South America boasts archaeological wonders such as Machu Picchu in Peru and vibrant cities like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. With its warm and welcoming people, mouthwatering cuisine, and a myriad of adventures awaiting at every turn, South America promises an unforgettable journey for those craving an authentic and immersive travel experience.

Which month is cheapest to fly to South America?

The cheapest month to fly to South America is typically considered to be in September.

What is the cheapest flight to South America that we have found?

The best price we found is for R8,575 from Johannesburg to Sao Paulo.

Which popular airlines fly to South America?

Some popular airlines include: South African Airways, SA Airlink, LATAM Airlines Group, GOL Linhas Aéreas.

What is considered a good price to South America?

A good price for a flight to Sao Paulo is R7718 - R9433.

Which popular airports are in South America?

Some popular airports in South America include Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (Brazil), El Dorado International Airport (Colombia), Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Argentina), Jorge Chavez International Airport (Peru), and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (Chile).

How long does it take to fly to South America?

The flight to South America (RIO) is roughly 10 hours 22 minutes and 4,444 miles (7,152 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - O.R. Tambo Internationall Airport (JNB).

How do I find the cheapest possible flights to South America?

The best way is to compare flights to South America from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.

Things to do in South America

Machu Picchu

Inca citadel with Temple of the Sun

Iguazu Falls

Immense, scenic set of waterfalls

Uyuni Salt Flat

Massive salt flat with Incahuasi Island

Sacred Valley

Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Incan ruins

Torres del Paine National Park

Granite towers, icebergs & Grey Glacier

Christ the Redeemer

Iconic Christ statue atop a mountain

Nazca Lines

Pre-Columbian petroglyphs in the desert

Colca Canyon

Deep canyon & home to giant condors

Saqsaywaman

Inca complex known for its stone walls

Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

Perito Moreno glacier & Mount Fitz Roy

Huayna Picchu

Mountain with ancient, Incan ruins

Sugarloaf Mountain

Peak with a cableway & panoramic views

Moray

Inca site known for its round terraces

Angel Falls

Highest waterfall in the world

Qorikancha

Ruins of an important Inca temple

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Biodiverse rainforest & Pueblito ruins

Aconcagua

The highest mountain in South America

Choquequirao Archaeological Park

Remote Inca ruins in the mountains

Corcovado

Landmark mountain with panoramic views

Salcantay

Scenic Andes peak & trekking spot

Taquile Island

Small island with day tours by boat

Fitz Roy

Well-known mountain for scenic hikes

Quilotoa Lake

Stunning water-filled volcanic crater

Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

Dunes with Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita

Cotopaxi

Large volcano with a rare glacier

City Middle of the World

Monument & plaza marking the equator

Valle de la Luna

Moonlike landscape in Atacama Desert

Rosario Islands

Snorkeling and coral reef

Cocora Valley

Parkland with towering palm trees

El Tatio

High-altitude field of 80+ geysers

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Protected coastal forest habitat

Tambomachay

Inca canals, waterfalls & aqueducts

Monserrate

City-center mountain with a church

Catedral de Sal

Subterranean cathedral with guided tours

Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex

Historic military ruins & a scenic view

Plaza De Armas De Lima

Scenic plaza & birthplace of Lima

Nevado Auzangate

Storied mountain for multi-day treks

Tiwanaku

Akapana pyramid & Kalasasaya temple

Iguazú National Park

Rainforest, wildlife & the Iguazú Falls

Plaza de Mayo

Iconic 19th-century central square

San Cristóbal Hill

Hiking spot & panoramic city views

Chimborazo

Scenic hiking up an inactive volcano

Recoleta Cemetery

Art-rich site with famous mausoleums

North Yungas Road

Cycling, bicycle touring, mountain biking, rainforest and adventure

Escadaria Selarón

Iconic stairway covered with mosaic tile

Caminito

Colorful street & open air museum

El Peñón de Guatapé

Monolith with a stairway to the summit

Manu National Park

Vast national park on the Manu River

Casa Rosada

Famed presidential palace with tours

Cape Horn

Headland, wild seas & Cape Horn Monument

Parque Nacional Canaima

Home of Angel Falls & tepui mountains

Tijuca National Park

Rio's rainforest, with famed views

Bartolomé Island

Pinnacle Rock & a summit hike

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

Iconic fortress with tunnels & a tour

Lost City

Archaeological site at a ruined city

Mount Roraima

Soaring peak with panoramic views

Devil's Throat

Dramatic waterfall in a national park

Larco Museum

Museum of pre-Columbian artifacts

Sun Gate

Archeological site & Machu Picchu views

Lake Pehoé

Scenic lake with bright blue water

Q'enco Archaeological Complex

Ruins of an ancient Incan temple

Cotopaxi National Park

Cotopaxi volcano & Limpiopungo Lake

Villarrica

Active volcano with guided climbs

Eagle Beach

Beach with water sports & a low-key vibe

Ibirapuera Park

Cultural center & green recreation area

Tipon Archaeological Site

Showcase of Incan hydraulic engineering

Amantaní

Rural island with ancient artifacts

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Large collection by renowned artists

Laguna Colorada

Shallow red lake with rare flamingos

Anakena

Scenic beach with archeological statues

Caño Cristales

River, ecotourism and nature

Osorno

Famous active volcano with glaciers

Santa Lucía Hill

Hill with a landscaped park & viewpoint

Paulista Avenue

Bustling avenue with museums & more

Parque Nacional Cajas

Cloud forest trails & Toreadora lake

Parque Nacional Galápagos

Iconic national park & marine reserve

Porto de Galinhas

Famous beach with natural pools

Arpoador

Staple for swimming & sunset viewing

Santa Catalina Monastery

Dominican monastery offering tours

Gocta Waterfall

Giant waterfall in a tropical jungle

Valle Nevado

Scenic resort for skiing & snowboarding

Ahu Tongariki

Famous stone statues & sunrise views

Quebrada de Humahuaca

Seven Colors Hill & Purmamarca village

Huascaran

Peru's highest mountain, with 2 peaks

Plaza de Armas

Revered city plaza with many statues

North Seymour Island

Galapagos islet teeming with birds

Lares Trek

Llama and adventure

Itaipu Dam

Light shows, views & Tatí Yupí Sanctuary

Plaza de Bolívar de Bogotá

Public square with historic buildings

Grey Lake

Iconic lake with glaciers & icebergs

Huascarán National Park

Glaciers, lagoons & Mount Huascaran

Museo Botero

Elegant museum for international art

Kaieteur Falls

Massive single-drop waterfall

Teatro Colón

Classic, ornate performing-arts theater

Charles Darwin Research Station

Large collection of Galápagos flora

La Moneda Palace

Stately office of Chile's president

Obelisco

Iconic 67m-high white obelisk

Tatacoa Desert

Red rock canyons & stargazing

Cusco Cathedral

Ornate cathedral with many paintings

Rano Raraku

Archaeological site with iconic statues

Flight Distance and Flying Time to South America

Flights from Johannesburg, South Africa - O.R. Tambo Internationall Airport (JNB) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,444 miles (7,152 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 22 minutes.

Flights from Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,782 miles (6,087 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 54 minutes.

Flights from Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,557 miles (7,334 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 37 minutes.

Flights from George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,997 miles (6,433 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 22 minutes.

Flights from Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,428 miles (7,126 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 20 minutes.

Flights from Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,181 miles (6,728 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 47 minutes.

Flights from Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,282 miles (6,891 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours.

Flights from East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,317 miles (6,948 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 5 minutes.

Flights from Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,644 miles (7,475 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 49 minutes.

Flights from Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,195 miles (6,751 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 49 minutes.

Flights from Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,629 miles (7,450 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 47 minutes.

Flights from Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,659 miles (7,498 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 51 minutes.

Flights from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,514 miles (7,265 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 31 minutes.

Flights from Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,558 miles (7,335 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 37 minutes.

Flights from Richards Bay, South Africa - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,628 miles (7,449 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 47 minutes.

Flights from Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,991 miles (6,424 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 22 minutes.

Flights from Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to South America (RIO) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,386 miles (7,058 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 14 minutes.

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Cheap South America Flights

We find the cheapest flights to South America by allowing you to search the entire month for the cheapest available deals. After checking flight estimates on different days we are the only site on the net where you can compare the best meta-search engines in seconds to discover the absolute lowest priced flights to South America.

How to use our site to find cheaper flights to South America?

In our search engine form you can select which airport you want to fly to South America from. After you have done that simply select the 'whole month' option to see the cheapest prices to South America from your chosen departure airport. 

We will show you the cheapest flights found by other users in the last 15 days (please note prices are estimates and may be sold out). The more flexible you are with your dates the more likely you are to find a cheaper deal.

Cheapest flight routes found to South America

From Johannesburg

From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Sao Paulo, South America (GRU): R8,575

Depart: 20 May 2024 · Return: 03 Jun 2024 Price found 26 Apr 2024, 03:04

From Cape Town

From Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Rio De Janeiro, South America (SDU): R10,955

Depart: 07 Oct 2024 · Return: 21 Oct 2024 Price found 26 Apr 2024, 11:23

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