R5 295 Find Cheap Flights to South America in 2026

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9:50 - 15:25

JNB

GRU

10h 35mdirect

17:05 - 7:05

GRU

JNB

9h 00mdirect

R8 391South African

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21

9:25 - 16:45

JNB

GRU

12h 20m

1 stop

18:15 - 10:20

GRU

JNB

11h 05m

1 stop

R8 645South African

Tue, Jul 7 - Sat, Jul 25

14:50 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

10h 30mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R8 797LATAM Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Thu, Jun 11

14:50 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

10h 30mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R8 916LATAM Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

14:50 - 20:20

JNB

GRU

10h 30mdirect

22:30 - 12:00

GRU

JNB

8h 30mdirect

R9 017LATAM Airlines

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 21

0:45 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

19h 20m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R9 169TAAG

Thu, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 19

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

R9 186TAAG

Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 17

15:55 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 10m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:55

GRU

CPT

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 692Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16

15:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 35m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:55

GRU

CPT

19h 50m

2 stops

R10 760Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, May 29

23:15 - 9:40

JNB

VCP

39h 25m

2 stops

10:25 - 21:20

VCP

JNB

53h 55m

2 stops

R26 899KLM

Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 22

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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

9:50-15:25

Nonstop10h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 21/5

17:05-7:05

Nonstop9h 00m

R8 391

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

9:25-16:45

1 stop12h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 25/7

18:15-10:20

1 stop11h 05m

R8 645

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 11/6

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 797

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 10/5

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R8 916

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

14:50-20:20

Nonstop10h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 21/5

22:30-12:00

Nonstop8h 30m

R9 017

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

0:45-15:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 19/4

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 169

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - GRU

JNBGRU

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 17/4

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

R9 186

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

15:55-15:05

1 stop28h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 16/8

18:05-18:55

2 stops19h 50m

R10 692

Cape TownSao Paulo

CPT - GRU

CPTGRU

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 29/5

18:05-18:55

2 stops19h 50m

R10 760

JohannesburgSao Paulo

JNB - VCP

JNBVCP

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

23:15-9:40

2 stops39h 25m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Fri 22/5

10:25-21:20

2 stops53h 55m

R26 899

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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 395 - R30 266

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Saint Helena	37% cheaper	Users typically spent R9 068 less on flights to Saint Helena
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Peru	24% more expensive	Users typically spent R5 803 more on trips to Peru
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Brazil	579% 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 295
Best Round-Trip Price	R8 391
Fastest flight time	19h 35m
Popular in	January

The best one-way flight price to South America from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 295 (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 391 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from South Africa takes 19h 35m (Cape Town Intl to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl).

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January has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 19% 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 March 2026, 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.

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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.

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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.