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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South America

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to South America

15:25 - 20:15JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:35GRU-JNB

8h 50mdirect

R9 466LATAM Airlines

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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Mar 5

0:45 - 15:05JNB-GRU

19h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 14:40GRU-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R9 518TAAG

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Thu, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 3

15:25 - 20:15JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:35GRU-JNB

8h 50mdirect

R9 536LATAM Airlines

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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Mar 5

16:40 - 15:05JNB-GRU

27h 25m1 stop

18:05 - 14:40GRU-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R9 553TAAG

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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 10

11:10 - 17:05JNB-GRU

10h 55mdirect

18:05 - 20:10GRU-JNB

21h 05m1 stop

R9 606South African

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Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 27

15:15 - 16:35JNB-GRU

30h 20m1 stop

19:05 - 9:05GRU-JNB

9h 00mdirect

R10 218South African

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Mon, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 31

22:00 - 9:25JNB-GIG

40h 25m2 stops

18:00 - 10:25GIG-JNB

35h 25m1 stop

R18 162British Airways

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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 22

22:00 - 14:35JNB-GIG

45h 35m2 stops

12:10 - 10:25GIG-JNB

41h 15m2 stops

R18 267British Airways

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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 23

18:50 - 15:55JNB-GIG

26h 05m1 stop

3:45 - 16:35GIG-JNB

31h 50m1 stop

R21 259Emirates

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Mon, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 9

19:10 - 16:05JNB-GIG

25h 55m1 stop

3:45 - 20:35GIG-JNB

35h 50m1 stop

R21 399Emirates

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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Nov 16

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:25-20:15

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/3

22:45-12:35

Nonstop8h 50m

R9 466

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/9

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 3/10

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 518

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:25-20:15

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/3

22:45-12:35

Nonstop8h 50m

R9 536

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 10/11

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 553

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

11:10-17:05

Nonstop10h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 27/1

18:05-20:10

1 stop21h 05m

R9 606

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/12

15:15-16:35

1 stop30h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

19:05-9:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R10 218

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-9:25

2 stops40h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 22/3

18:00-10:25

1 stop35h 25m

R18 162

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:00-14:35

2 stops45h 35m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 23/3

12:10-10:25

2 stops41h 15m

R18 267

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

18:50-15:55

1 stop26h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 9/11

3:45-16:35

1 stop31h 50m

R21 259

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

19:10-16:05

1 stop25h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 16/11

3:45-20:35

1 stop35h 50m

R21 399

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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	R17 269 - R63 968

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Saint Helena	42% cheaper	Users typically spent R704 less on flights to Saint Helena
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Bolivia	116% more expensive	Users typically spent R1 965 more on trips to Bolivia
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	540% 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 511
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 466
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 511 (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 466 (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 4% 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 September 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.