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0:45 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

19h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R9 105TAAG

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 1

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m1 stop

18:05 - 23:15

GRU

JNB

24h 10m1 stop

R9 122TAAG

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Mar 18

9:25 - 16:35

JNB

GRU

12h 10m1 stop

18:15 - 10:20

GRU

JNB

11h 05m1 stop

R9 155South African

Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 18

15:30 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R9 172LATAM Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Sun, Apr 5

9:25 - 16:35

JNB

GRU

12h 10m1 stop

17:45 - 7:45

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R9 206South African

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 23

15:30 - 9:35

JNB

GIG

47h 05m2 stops

14:30 - 12:40

GIG

JNB

17h 10m2 stops

R11 870LATAM Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 19

19:00 - 13:15

CPT

SDU

47h 15m2 stops

14:00 - 10:30

SDU

CPT

39h 30m2 stops

R24 229Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

8:00 - 23:00

CPT

AEP

44h 00m2 stops

11:50 - 21:25

AEP

CPT

52h 35m2 stops

R24 785KLM

Sat, Dec 27 - Thu, May 14

8:00 - 23:00

CPT

AEP

44h 00m2 stops

11:50 - 21:25

AEP

CPT

52h 35m2 stops

R24 836KLM

Sat, Dec 27 - Thu, May 14

18:55 - 9:25

CPT

SDU

43h 30m2 stops

20:05 - 10:30

SDU

CPT

33h 25m2 stops

R26 555Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31

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Return

Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 1/2

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 105

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 18/3

18:05-23:15

1 stop24h 10m

R9 122

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:25-16:35

1 stop12h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 18/4

18:15-10:20

1 stop11h 05m

R9 155

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/4

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R9 172

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:25-16:35

1 stop12h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 23/3

17:45-7:45

Nonstop9h 00m

R9 206

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

15:30-9:35

2 stops47h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 19/2

14:30-12:40

2 stops17h 10m

R11 870

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/2

19:00-13:15

2 stops47h 15m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mon 9/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops39h 30m

R24 229

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - AEP

CPTAEP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

8:00-23:00

2 stops44h 00m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 14/5

11:50-21:25

2 stops52h 35m

R24 785

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - AEP

CPTAEP

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/12

8:00-23:00

2 stops44h 00m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 14/5

11:50-21:25

2 stops52h 35m

R24 836

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - SDU

CPTSDU

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

18:55-9:25

2 stops43h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 31/1

20:05-10:30

2 stops33h 25m

R26 555

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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	R14 298 - R42 708

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Saint Helena	51% cheaper	Users typically spent R14 635 less on flights to Saint Helena
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	48% more expensive	Users typically spent R13 775 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	520% 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 631
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 105
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 631 (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 105 (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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April 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 December 2025, 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.

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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.