Cheap flights from Cape Town to South America from R6 647

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 935. If you are unable to visit South America during the month of March, then departing from Cape Town during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R12 639.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to South America. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R13 721. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to South America for around R17 599.

The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R14 189. Flights to South America are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of R15 229. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Cape Town Intl to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl for the best Cape Town Intl - South America flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around R13 232 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Cape Town for as low as R9 938 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

TAAG, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to South America

LATAM Airlines, South African and TAAG are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Cape Town according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Cape Town and South America is 1 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

As of September 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Cape Town to South America. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 43% of flights taking off on this day.