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21:20 - 16:45

JNB

GRU

24h 25m

1 stop

17:05 - 7:05

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R7 641South African

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

11:10 - 16:15

JNB

GRU

10h 05mdirect

17:45 - 7:45

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R7 801South African

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

15:30 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:40 - 11:55

GRU

JNB

8h 15mdirect

R7 897LATAM Airlines

Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 8

15:30 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:25 - 11:55

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R7 929LATAM Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 29

15:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 35m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

R9 959TAAG

Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 22

0:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

19h 35m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

R9 975TAAG

Tue, Mar 31 - Fri, May 29

15:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 35m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:55

GRU

CPT

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 087Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Sun, Mar 29

11:05 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

33h 00m

2 stops

18:05 - 8:20

GRU

CPT

33h 15m

2 stops

R10 167Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Jul 22

14:15 - 7:55

CPT

EZE

46h 40m

2 stops

17:45 - 11:00

EZE

CPT

36h 15m

1 stop

R20 206Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

18:45 - 7:55

CPT

EZE

42h 10m

1 stop

17:45 - 11:00

EZE

CPT

36h 15m

1 stop

R21 213Lufthansa

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

21:20-16:45

1 stop24h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 25/5

17:05-7:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R7 641

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:10-16:15

Nonstop10h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 19/3

17:45-7:45

Nonstop9h 00m

R7 801

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 8/4

22:40-11:55

Nonstop8h 15m

R7 897

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 29/3

22:25-11:55

Nonstop8h 30m

R7 929

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 22/7

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R9 959

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

0:30-15:05

1 stop19h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 29/5

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

R9 975

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 29/3

18:05-18:55

2 stops19h 50m

R10 087

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

11:05-15:05

2 stops33h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 22/7

18:05-8:20

2 stops33h 15m

R10 167

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - EZE

CPTEZE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

14:15-7:55

2 stops46h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 19/3

17:45-11:00

1 stop36h 15m

R20 206

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - EZE

CPTEZE

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

18:45-7:55

1 stop42h 10m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Thu 19/3

17:45-11:00

1 stop36h 15m

R21 213

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Flight prices to countries in South America

Interested in flights to South America? Find the countries in South America that you can fly to for the biggest savings

	Price	R13 432 - R32 291

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	38% cheaper	Users typically spent R8 376 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	48% more expensive	Users typically spent R10 486 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	527% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Brazil than any other country in South America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South America?

The most popular flight destination in South America, according to our users, is Brazil, followed by Argentina, Peru, Chile and Bolivia.

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 259
Best Round-Trip Price	R7 641
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 259 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 641 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from South Africa takes 19h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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January has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South America?

Prices for flights to South America refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South America?

As of January 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly to South America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South America?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to South America.

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

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

How can momondo help me find flights to South America?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to South America. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to South America, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to South America and alert you when they change.