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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South America

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0:45 - 15:05JNB-GRU

19h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 14:40GRU-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R9 329TAAG

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Thu, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 8

8:10 - 16:35JNB-GRU

13h 25m1 stop

19:05 - 9:05GRU-JNB

9h 00mdirect

R9 346South African

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Tue, Nov 25 - Sun, Jan 25

16:40 - 15:05JNB-GRU

27h 25m1 stop

18:05 - 23:15GRU-JNB

24h 10m1 stop

R9 363TAAG

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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 23

11:10 - 16:15JNB-GRU

10h 05mdirect

19:05 - 9:05GRU-JNB

9h 00mdirect

R9 398South African

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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 28

15:25 - 20:15JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:40GRU-JNB

8h 55mdirect

R10 277LATAM Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 4

15:25 - 20:15JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:35GRU-JNB

8h 50mdirect

R10 294LATAM Airlines

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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 27

19:35 - 14:35JNB-SCL

48h 00m2 stops

8:55 - 10:25SCL-JNB

44h 30m2 stops

R19 761British Airways

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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28

19:35 - 11:35JNB-SCL

45h 00m2 stops

8:55 - 10:25SCL-JNB

44h 30m2 stops

R19 795British Airways

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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28

13:40 - 15:55CPT-GIG

31h 15m1 stop

3:45 - 11:40GIG-CPT

26h 55m1 stop

R23 934Emirates

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Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17

13:40 - 15:55CPT-GIG

31h 15m1 stop

3:45 - 16:45GIG-CPT

32h 00m1 stop

R26 503Emirates

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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 21

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JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/12

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 329

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

8:10-16:35

1 stop13h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 25/1

19:05-9:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R9 346

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 23/1

18:05-23:15

1 stop24h 10m

R9 363

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

11:10-16:15

Nonstop10h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 28/1

19:05-9:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R9 398

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

15:25-20:15

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 4/12

22:45-12:40

Nonstop8h 55m

R10 277

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

15:25-20:15

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 27/11

22:45-12:35

Nonstop8h 50m

R10 294

JohannesburgSantiago

JNB - SCL

JNBSCL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

19:35-14:35

2 stops48h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 28/11

8:55-10:25

2 stops44h 30m

R19 761

JohannesburgSantiago

JNB - SCL

JNBSCL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

19:35-11:35

2 stops45h 00m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 28/11

8:55-10:25

2 stops44h 30m

R19 795

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:40-15:55

1 stop31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 17/2

3:45-11:40

1 stop26h 55m

R23 934

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

13:40-15:55

1 stop31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 21/2

3:45-16:45

1 stop32h 00m

R26 503

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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	R18 365 - R42 901

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Brazil	36% cheaper	Users typically spent R10 122 less on flights to Brazil
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Uruguay	51% more expensive	Users typically spent R14 415 more on trips to Uruguay
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	505% 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 587
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 329
Fastest flight time	9h 50m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 587 (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 R9 329 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from South Africa takes 9h 50m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 14% 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 October 2025, there are 12 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.