What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo to South America?

TAAG, LATAM Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to South America

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. South African is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?

As of March 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: How many flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America on average per week?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and South America is 8 per week as of March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Q: How many flights depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America on average per day?

As of March 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America. The most common time of day flights depart is 15:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

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9:50 - 15:25

JNB

GRU

10h 35mdirect

17:05 - 7:05

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R8 353South African

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21

9:25 - 16:45

JNB

GRU

12h 20m

1 stop

18:15 - 10:20

GRU

JNB

11h 05m

1 stop

R8 605South African

Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 25

14:50 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

10h 30mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R8 689LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 14 - Fri, May 22

21:20 - 16:45

JNB

GRU

24h 25m

1 stop

17:05 - 7:05

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R8 740South African

Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 28

14:50 - 20:25

JNB

GRU

10h 35mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R8 959LATAM Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 28

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R9 060TAAG

Thu, May 7 - Mon, Jun 22

0:45 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

19h 20m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R9 127TAAG

Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 19

10:05 - 15:10

JNB

BOG

36h 05m

2 stops

17:15 - 10:15

BOG

JNB

34h 00m

2 stops

R23 290Emirates

Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 27

19:25 - 20:00

JNB

BOG

31h 35m

2 stops

21:40 - 9:25

BOG

JNB

28h 45m

2 stops

R23 391British Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 20

22:20 - 15:10

JNB

BOG

47h 50m

2 stops

17:15 - 5:30

BOG

JNB

29h 15m

2 stops

R24 570Emirates

Wed, Jul 22 - Thu, Aug 6

Lufthansa flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America

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Lufthansa

May 6

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

1 stop

BOG18:55Bogotá El Dorado

May 20

BOG23:30Bogotá El Dorado

26h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 736

Lufthansa

Mar 15

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m

1 stop

BOG19:25Bogotá El Dorado

Mar 20

BOG23:30Bogotá El Dorado

27h 00m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R51 227

LATAM Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America

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LATAM Airlines

May 14

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 30m

GRU20:20Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 22

GRU22:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 30m

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 689

LATAM Airlines

Apr 28

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 28

GRU22:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 30m

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R8 959

LATAM Airlines

May 8

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 30m

GRU20:20Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 21

GRU22:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 30m

JNB12:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 043

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JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

9:50-15:25

Nonstop10h 35m

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Thu 21/5

17:05-7:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R8 353

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

9:25-16:45

1 stop12h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 25/7

18:15-10:20

1 stop11h 05m

R8 605

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JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 22/5

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 689

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:20-16:45

1 stop24h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 28/5

17:05-7:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R8 740

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:50-20:25

Nonstop10h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 28/5

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 959

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 22/6

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 060

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/4

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 127

JohannesburgBogotá

JNB - BOG

JNBBOG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

10:05-15:10

2 stops36h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 27/6

17:15-10:15

2 stops34h 00m

R23 290

JohannesburgBogotá

JNB - BOG

JNBBOG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:25-20:00

2 stops31h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 20/5

21:40-9:25

2 stops28h 45m

R23 391

JohannesburgBogotá

JNB - BOG

JNBBOG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

22:20-15:10

2 stops47h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 6/8

17:15-5:30

2 stops29h 15m

R24 570

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R9 262. If you are unable to visit South America during the month of May, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R9 262.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to South America. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R10 666. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America for around R15 472.

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 morning when flights can be purchased for as low as R10 260. Flights to South America are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of R14 948. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo to South America flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around R9 784 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R8 757 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg OR Tambo to South America flights?

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

Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America

Best price found	R8 936
Fastest flight time	6h 35m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in South America	463 airports

The best one-way flight to South America from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R8 936. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R8 367.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America takes 6h 35m

Direct flights go from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 463 airports in South America. From Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport there are direct flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?
As of March 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America is Airbus A330-300 (58,85% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (40,17%), Boeing 737-800 (0,37%), and Airbus A350-900 (0,25%).

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South America

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom R6 042	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 919 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R7 440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 58 reviews	Search South African flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R8 877	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 28 reviews	Search TAAG flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 543	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 045	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 786 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R18 627	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 848 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R19 568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 972 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 172	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 542 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Air France	PriceFrom R22 141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 544 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R22 315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 471 reviews	Search KLM flights

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