Which airlines fly to South America?

South African, LATAM Airlines and TAAG are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Cape Town according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 36% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to South America?

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

How many flights depart from Cape Town to South America on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Cape Town to South America. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 50% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America is 3 as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:05 - 15:05

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GRU

29h 00m

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18:05 - 20:15

GRU

CPT

21h 10m

2 stops

R10 596Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23

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GRU

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18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

R10 859TAAG

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30

15:05 - 15:05

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GRU

29h 00m

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18:05 - 20:15

GRU

CPT

21h 10m

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R11 007Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 16

15:05 - 15:05

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GRU

29h 00m

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18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

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R11 073TAAG

Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 15

15:05 - 15:05

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GRU

29h 00m

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18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

R11 320TAAG

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 24

14:15 - 15:05

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GRU

29h 50m

2 stops

18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

R11 386Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 27

15:50 - 14:40

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EZE

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16:45 - 10:55

EZE

CPT

13h 10m

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R15 088LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Dec 4

15:50 - 14:40

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EZE

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5:36 - 10:55

EZE

CPT

24h 19m

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R15 187LATAM Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Dec 4

20:50 - 17:00

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MDE

51h 10m

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10:45 - 16:10

MDE

CPT

46h 25m

2 stops

R25 240United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 27

16:35 - 22:50

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MDE

37h 15m

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16:30 - 11:50

MDE

CPT

36h 20m

2 stops

R33 911Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13

TAAG flights from Cape Town to South America

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TAAG

Oct 13

CPT15:05Cape Town Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Oct 30

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

R10 859

TAAG

Jul 2

CPT15:05Cape Town Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Jul 15

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

R11 073

TAAG

Jul 2

CPT15:05Cape Town Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Jul 20

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

CPT5:45Cape Town Intl

R11 139

South African flights from Cape Town to South America

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South African

Nov 19

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

15h 15m

1 stop

GRU16:15Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Nov 26

GRU17:45Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

12h 55m

1 stop

CPT11:40Cape Town Intl

R12 077

South African

Jun 8

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

GRU15:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Jun 15

GRU17:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

13h 05m

1 stop

CPT11:10Cape Town Intl

R12 686

South African

Aug 2

CPT20:25Cape Town Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

GRU15:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Aug 8

GRU18:15Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

7h 30m

CPT6:45Cape Town Intl

R13 081

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2 stops21h 10m

R10 596

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CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

15:05-15:05

1 stop29h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 30/10

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R10 859

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

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15:05-15:05

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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18:05-14:00

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R11 073

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Cape Town Intl

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R11 320

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

14:15-15:05

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 27/11

18:05-14:00

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R11 386

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - EZE

CPTEZE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

15:50-14:40

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Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 4/12

16:45-10:55

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R15 088

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - EZE

CPTEZE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

15:50-14:40

2 stops51h 50m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 4/12

5:36-10:55

2 stops24h 19m

R15 187

Cape TownMedellín

CPT - MDE

CPTMDE

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/11

20:50-17:00

2 stops51h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 27/11

10:45-16:10

2 stops46h 25m

R25 240

Cape TownMedellín

CPT - MDE

CPTMDE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

16:35-22:50

3 stops37h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 13/7

16:30-11:50

2 stops36h 20m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, February 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 R5 463. If you are unable to visit South America during the month of February, then departing from Cape Town during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R6 598.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South America?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to South America. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R14 825. 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 R19 704.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South America?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as R15 085. Flights to South America are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of R15 959. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to South America flight route?

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

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 R12 858 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 R10 481 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town to South America flights?

There are 2 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.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to South America flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to South America flight.

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Best price found	R15 021
Fastest flight time	8h 55m
Direct flights	Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
Airports in South America	464 airports

The best flight deal from Cape Town to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 021

The fastest flight from Cape Town to South America takes 8h 55m

Direct flights go from Cape Town to South America on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 464 airports in South America. From Cape Town there are direct flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America is 3 as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Cape Town to South America?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Cape Town to South America is Airbus A330-300, representing 50,66% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 48,68% and Embraer 190 at 0,66%.

Best airlines flying from Cape Town to South America

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom R8 349	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R9 229	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 62 reviews	Search South African flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R9 814	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 28 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R21 724	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 573 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from Cape Town to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Cape Town to South America on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South America from Cape Town.

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