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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South America

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21:20 - 16:35

JNB

GRU

24h 15m

1 stop

18:05 - 8:00

GRU

JNB

32h 55m

1 stop

R8 464South African

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 7

8:10 - 16:45

JNB

GRU

13h 35m

1 stop

18:15 - 10:20

GRU

JNB

11h 05m

1 stop

R8 498South African

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Oct 13

15:35 - 20:25

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:50 - 16:05

GRU

JNB

12h 15m

1 stop

R8 631Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R8 882TAAG

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

15:35 - 20:25

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:50 - 9:05

GRU

JNB

29h 15m

1 stop

R8 916Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R8 933TAAG

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

15:35 - 20:25

JNB

GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:50 - 12:45

GRU

JNB

8h 55mdirect

R9 234LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8

16:25 - 20:00

JNB

GRU

32h 35m

2 stops

22:50 - 17:25

GRU

JNB

13h 35m

1 stop

R9 401LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 25

13:30 - 15:50

JNB

GIG

31h 20m

1 stop

3:05 - 20:35

GIG

JNB

36h 30m

1 stop

R20 859Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

22:20 - 15:50

JNB

GIG

46h 30m

1 stop

3:05 - 5:30

GIG

JNB

45h 25m

1 stop

R20 876Emirates

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

21:20-16:35

1 stop24h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 7/11

18:05-8:00

1 stop32h 55m

R8 464

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

8:10-16:45

1 stop13h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 13/10

18:15-10:20

1 stop11h 05m

R8 498

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

15:35-20:25

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 22/11

22:50-16:05

1 stop12h 15m

R8 631

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 18/10

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R8 882

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

15:35-20:25

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/11

22:50-9:05

1 stop29h 15m

R8 916

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 22/11

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R8 932

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

15:35-20:25

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 8/12

22:50-12:45

Nonstop8h 55m

R9 234

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

16:25-20:00

2 stops32h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 25/11

22:50-17:25

1 stop13h 35m

R9 401

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

13:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 26/9

3:05-20:35

1 stop36h 30m

R20 859

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:20-15:50

1 stop46h 30m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 15/9

3:05-5:30

1 stop45h 25m

R20 876

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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	R15 561 - R30 662

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	26% cheaper	Users typically spent R5 436 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Uruguay	46% more expensive	Users typically spent R9 652 more on trips to Uruguay
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	587% 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 888
Best Round-Trip Price	R8 464
Fastest flight time	27h 25m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 888 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The best return flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 5 days is R8 464 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from South Africa takes 27h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 7% 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 July 2026, there are 8 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.

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