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Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South America

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5:45 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

14h 20m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R8 948TAAG

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9

11:10 - 16:35

JNB

GRU

34h 25m

1 stop

17:45 - 7:45

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R9 015South African

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R9 082TAAG

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 4:15

GRU

JNB

29h 10m

1 stop

R9 098TAAG

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

15:05 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

29h 00m

1 stop

18:05 - 19:45

GRU

CPT

20h 40m

2 stops

R10 781Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

12:15 - 12:10

GIG

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

R11 781LATAM Airlines

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 25

14:50 - 0:05

JNB

GIG

14h 15m

1 stop

9:50 - 12:10

GIG

JNB

21h 20m

2 stops

R11 814LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18

18:25 - 21:05

CPT

EZE

31h 40m

2 stops

22:25 - 16:40

EZE

CPT

37h 15m

2 stops

R22 596Emirates

Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1

18:50 - 20:55

JNB

CGH

31h 05m

2 stops

19:10 - 10:20

CGH

JNB

34h 10m

2 stops

R31 061Air France

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16

18:50 - 20:55

JNB

CGH

31h 05m

2 stops

19:10 - 10:20

CGH

JNB

34h 10m

2 stops

R31 261Air France

Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16

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JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

5:45-15:05

1 stop14h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 9/9

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R8 948

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

11:10-16:35

1 stop34h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 2/11

17:45-7:45

Nonstop9h 00m

R9 015

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 30/8

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 082

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 30/8

18:05-4:15

1 stop29h 10m

R9 098

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

15:05-15:05

1 stop29h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 30/8

18:05-19:45

2 stops20h 40m

R10 781

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

14:50-0:05

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 25/6

12:15-12:10

1 stop18h 55m

R11 781

JohannesburgRio de Janeiro

JNB - GIG

JNBGIG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:50-0:05

1 stop14h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Thu 18/6

9:50-12:10

2 stops21h 20m

R11 814

Cape TownBuenos Aires

CPT - EZE

CPTEZE

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

18:25-21:05

2 stops31h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 1/6

22:25-16:40

2 stops37h 15m

R22 596

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - CGH

JNBCGH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:50-20:55

2 stops31h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 16/6

19:10-10:20

2 stops34h 10m

R31 061

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - CGH

JNBCGH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

18:50-20:55

2 stops31h 05m

Sao Paulo Congonhas

Tue 16/6

19:10-10:20

2 stops34h 10m

R31 261

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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 364 - R34 410

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Saint Helena	37% cheaper	Users typically spent R9 082 less on flights to Saint Helena
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Uruguay	41% more expensive	Users typically spent R9 965 more on trips to Uruguay
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	589% 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 649
Best Round-Trip Price	R8 948
Fastest flight time	18h 00m
Popular in	April

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 649 (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 R8 948 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from South Africa takes 18h 00m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl).

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April has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 6% 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 April 2026, there are 10 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.