How many flights depart from South America to South Africa on average per week?

As of March 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from South America to South Africa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from South America to South Africa on average per day?

The number of flights available between South America and South Africa is 1 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South America to South Africa?

South African, LATAM Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from South America to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South America to South Africa?

Prices for flights from South America to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South America to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from South America to South Africa is 2 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South America to South Africa?

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 from South America to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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18:05 - 14:00

GRU

CPT

14h 55m

1 stop

15:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 35m

1 stop

R8 499TAAG

Mon, May 18 - Tue, Jun 2

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

R8 532TAAG

Mon, May 18 - Tue, Jun 2

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

1 stop

R8 630TAAG

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21

18:05 - 23:30

GRU

CPT

24h 25m

1 stop

15:30 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

28h 35m

1 stop

R8 679TAAG

Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26

18:05 - 14:40

GRU

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

16:40 - 15:05

JNB

GRU

27h 25m

2 stops

R8 727TAAG

Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 14

18:05 - 23:30

GRU

CPT

24h 25m

1 stop

9:00 - 15:05

CPT

GRU

35h 05m

2 stops

R9 851Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26

9:50 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

21h 05m

2 stops

14:50 - 10:05

JNB

GIG

24h 15m

2 stops

R11 544LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 14

16:55 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

14:50 - 8:55

JNB

GIG

23h 05m

1 stop

R11 560LATAM Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14

9:20 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

21h 35m

2 stops

14:50 - 10:05

JNB

GIG

24h 15m

2 stops

R11 577LATAM Airlines

Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Apr 7

6:30 - 11:55

GIG

JNB

48h 25m

2 stops

14:50 - 21:35

JNB

GIG

35h 45m

2 stops

R11 593LATAM Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

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TAAG

May 18

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

Jun 2

CPT15:30Cape Town Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R8 499

TAAG

May 18

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB14:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 2

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R8 532

TAAG

Apr 5

GRU18:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15h 35m

1 stop

JNB14:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 21

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

1 stop

GRU15:05Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R8 630

LATAM Airlines flights from South America to South Africa

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LATAM Airlines

Apr 12

GRU22:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 25m

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 26

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R9 688

LATAM Airlines

Mar 18

GRU22:45Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 55m

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 3

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R10 046

LATAM Airlines

Mar 18

GRU22:45Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

8h 55m

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 31

JNB14:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 35m

GRU20:25Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R10 160

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Mon 18/5

18:05-14:00

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/6

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

R8 499

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 18/5

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

R8 532

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 5/4

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

16:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

R8 630

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 23/3

18:05-23:30

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

15:30-15:05

1 stop28h 35m

R8 678

Sao PauloJohannesburg

GRU - JNB

GRUJNB

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 29/3

18:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

16:40-15:05

2 stops27h 25m

R8 727

Sao PauloCape Town

GRU - CPT

GRUCPT

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 23/3

18:05-23:30

1 stop24h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

9:00-15:05

2 stops35h 05m

R9 851

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 1/4

9:50-11:55

2 stops21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:50-10:05

2 stops24h 15m

R11 544

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Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/4

16:55-11:55

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

14:50-8:55

1 stop23h 05m

R11 560

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 28/3

9:20-11:55

2 stops21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

14:50-10:05

2 stops24h 15m

R11 577

Rio de JaneiroJohannesburg

GIG - JNB

GIGJNB

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 21/4

6:30-11:55

2 stops48h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:50-21:35

2 stops35h 45m

R11 593

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from South America is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 037, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, then you should wait until April to fly from South America, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R9 476.

What is the cheapest South America to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best South America - South Africa flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from South America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R10 482 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from South America for as low as R9 541 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on South America to South Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on South America to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	R10 452
Fastest flight time	7h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from South America in the past 72 hours is R10 452. The best return flight deal from South America to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 412.

The fastest flight from South America to South Africa takes 7h 10m

Direct flights go from South America to South Africa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From South America there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South America to South Africa?
Prices for flights from South America to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South America to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from South America to South Africa is 2 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South America to South Africa?
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 from South America to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from South America to South Africa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from South America to South Africa is Airbus A330-300, representing 62,04% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 36,73%, Embraer 190 at 0,31%, and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at 0,21%.

Best airlines flying from South America to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom R6 263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 918 reviews		Search LATAM Airlines flights
South African	PriceFrom R8 083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 57 reviews		Search South African flights

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