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0:45 - 15:05JNB-GRU

19h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 23:15GRU-JNB

24h 10m1 stop

R9 386TAAG

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Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 17

16:40 - 15:05JNB-GRU

27h 25m1 stop

18:05 - 14:40GRU-JNB

15h 35m1 stop

R9 697TAAG

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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7

11:10 - 16:15JNB-GRU

10h 05mdirect

17:45 - 7:45GRU-JNB

9h 00mdirect

R10 389South African

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Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26

11:10 - 16:15JNB-GRU

10h 05mdirect

17:45 - 7:45GRU-JNB

9h 00mdirect

R10 959South African

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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

15:30 - 20:20JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:40GRU-JNB

8h 55mdirect

R11 391LATAM Airlines

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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Mar 5

15:30 - 20:20JNB-GRU

9h 50mdirect

22:45 - 12:40GRU-JNB

8h 55mdirect

R11 633LATAM Airlines

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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Mar 5

15:25 - 16:20CPT-GRU

29h 55m1 stop

1:45 - 13:00GRU-CPT

30h 15m1 stop

R15 436Ethiopian Air

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Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

15:25 - 16:20CPT-GRU

29h 55m1 stop

1:45 - 13:00GRU-CPT

30h 15m1 stop

R16 421Ethiopian Air

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Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 15

18:30 - 15:55CPT-GIG

26h 25m1 stop

3:45 - 11:40GIG-CPT

26h 55m1 stop

R23 145Emirates

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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30

18:30 - 15:55CPT-GIG

26h 25m1 stop

3:45 - 19:55GIG-CPT

35h 10m2 stops

R28 988Emirates

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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 30

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Price

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 17/4

18:05-23:15

1 stop24h 10m

R9 386

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 7/12

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 697

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

11:10-16:15

Nonstop10h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 26/3

17:45-7:45

Nonstop9h 00m

R10 389

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

11:10-16:15

Nonstop10h 05m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 29/1

17:45-7:45

Nonstop9h 00m

R10 959

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/3

22:45-12:40

Nonstop8h 55m

R11 391

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

15:30-20:20

Nonstop9h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 5/3

22:45-12:40

Nonstop8h 55m

R11 633

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

15:25-16:20

1 stop29h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 21/4

1:45-13:00

1 stop30h 15m

R15 436

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

15:25-16:20

1 stop29h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 15/5

1:45-13:00

1 stop30h 15m

R16 421

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

18:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/12

3:45-11:40

1 stop26h 55m

R23 145

Cape TownRio de Janeiro

CPT - GIG

CPTGIG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/12

18:30-15:55

1 stop26h 25m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 30/12

3:45-19:55

2 stops35h 10m

R28 988

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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	R16 469 - R37 665

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Argentina	38% cheaper	Users typically spent R10 302 less on flights to Argentina
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Chile	41% more expensive	Users typically spent R10 890 more on trips to Chile
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	414% 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 480
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 386
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 480 (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 386 (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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July has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 17% 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 November 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.

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.