How long is the flight from South America to New Zealand?

Departing from South America to New Zealand will take you 16h 30m. There are 10335 km between South America and New Zealand. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA to NZ?

When flying from South America to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from South America to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South America to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South America to New Zealand.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to New Zealand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2026.

Mon 14/909:25 -

1 stop16h 30m

Tue 17/1119:45 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 25/8$1,702

Sun 27/909:25 -

1 stop16h 30m

Tue 17/1119:45 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 25/8$1,709

Fri 25/922:30 -

1 stop27h 25m

Tue 17/1119:45 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 25/8$1,744

Mon 2/1109:25 -

1 stop15h 50m

Sun 8/1119:45 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 26/8$1,746

Fri 23/1021:00 -

1 stop28h 15m

Fri 13/1119:45 -

1 stop15h 55m

Deal found 24/8$1,751

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1 stop15h 30m

Deal found 25/8$1,774

Tue 8/919:21 -

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Tue 29/920:10 -

2 stops46h 35m

Deal found 24/8$1,818

Fri 2/1007:35 -

2 stops42h 20m

Mon 19/1008:55 -

2 stops25h 26m

Deal found 26/8$1,831

Thu 5/1109:25 -

1 stop15h 50m

Tue 10/1119:45 -

1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 26/8$1,852

Fri 25/907:35 -

2 stops42h 20m

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1 stop14h 50m

Deal found 25/8$1,870

Fri 25/920:05 -

2 stops29h 50m

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1 stop17h 45m

Deal found 25/8$1,870

Mon 14/919:21 -

2 stops27h 49m

Tue 17/1119:45 -

1 stop14h 50m

Deal found 24/8$1,875

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South America to New Zealand that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 August 2026.

Thu 1/1009:25 -

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Sat 31/1019:45 -

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Deal found 22/8$2,073

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Deal found 23/8$2,623

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Deal found 23/8$2,750

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Deal found 27/8$3,021

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Deal found 26/8$3,686

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Deal found 23/8$3,863

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Deal found 23/8$4,509

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Deal found 25/8$2,603

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2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 22/8$2,853

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1 stop17h 35m

Deal found 22/8$3,058

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2 stops29h 30m

Deal found 22/8$2,789

Sun 21/202:10 -

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Sat 6/313:15 -

3 stops72h 10m

Deal found 26/8$3,070

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3 stops42h 20m

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2 stops37h 25m

Deal found 22/8$2,994

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3 stops72h 10m

Deal found 26/8$3,070

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1 stop18h 40m

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2 stops56h 30m

Deal found 23/8$3,102

Thu 15/1014:45 -

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Thu 22/1006:15 -

3 stops31h 35m

Deal found 23/8$2,860

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3 stops41h 15m

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2 stops37h 25m

Deal found 23/8$3,068

Fri 12/223:35 -

3 stops39h 15m

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2 stops37h 25m

Deal found 23/8$3,152

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2 stops50h 05m

Deal found 23/8$3,863

Wed 11/1123:50 -

1 stop23h 25m

Sun 15/1119:45 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 26/8$2,997

Fri 8/108:00 -

2 stops31h 55m

Sat 16/115:50 -

2 stops25h 11m

Deal found 27/8$4,064

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1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 25/8$3,369

Sat 10/1018:10 -

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Sat 17/1019:20 -

2 stops38h 20m

Deal found 26/8$3,187

Mon 25/123:55 -

2 stops63h 15m

Thu 18/215:50 -

2 stops48h 25m

Deal found 27/8$3,863

Tue 3/1111:00 -

2 stops45h 25m

Tue 17/1117:45 -

3 stops51h 35m

Deal found 24/8$3,322

Fri 9/1023:10 -

1 stop24h 45m

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2 stops25h 15m

Deal found 25/8$3,051

Tue 1/1213:00 -

2 stops24h 30m

Thu 31/1206:00 -

1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 25/8$3,451

Sat 13/223:35 -

3 stops39h 15m

Tue 9/313:15 -

2 stops43h 40m

Deal found 26/8$3,308

Wed 6/108:15 -

2 stops30h 55m

Sun 17/115:50 -

2 stops31h 20m

Deal found 27/8$4,128

Fri 23/1021:15 -

3 stops59h 10m

Fri 6/1117:45 -

2 stops39h 10m

Deal found 27/8$3,458

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Round-trip from	$1,702
One-way from	$1,237
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,466
Good round-trip deal	$2,178 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,672 or less

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34h 15m total
South America to New Zealand

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43h 05m total
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Buenos AiresAuckland

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - AKL Auckland Intl

AEPAKL

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Thu 1/10

09:25-17:55

1 stop16h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

19:45-21:30

1 stop17h 45m

$2,073

Rio de JaneiroAuckland

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

GIGAKL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 23/9

17:20-16:55

2 stops32h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

20:10-16:35

2 stops36h 25m

$2,603

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BOG Bogotá El Dorado - AKL Auckland Intl

BOGAKL

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 22/9

04:25-14:05

3 stops40h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/9

07:10-02:00

3 stops36h 50m

$2,623

SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/11

12:20-23:00

1 stop18h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/2

07:30-09:05

1 stop17h 35m

$2,750

CuritibaAuckland

CWB Curitiba Afonso Pena - AKL Auckland Intl

CWBAKL

Curitiba Afonso Pena

Sun 15/11

04:25-17:15

2 stops20h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/2

19:45-09:15

2 stops29h 30m

$2,789

BogotáAuckland

BOG Bogotá El Dorado - AKL Auckland Intl

BOGAKL

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 22/11

04:35-05:50

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/12

20:20-11:35

2 stops33h 15m

$2,853

CuritibaAuckland

CWB Curitiba Afonso Pena - AKL Auckland Intl

CWBAKL

Curitiba Afonso Pena

Thu 15/10

14:45-14:10

3 stops31h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

06:15-21:50

3 stops31h 35m

$2,860

Sao PauloAuckland

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

GRUAKL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 16/2

20:30-06:50

3 stops42h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/2

13:15-10:40

2 stops37h 25m

$2,994

LimaAuckland

LIM Lima J Chavez Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

LIMAKL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 11/11

23:50-17:15

1 stop23h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

19:45-22:10

1 stop20h 25m

$2,997

Sao PauloAuckland

GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

GRUAKL

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 12/11

20:25-00:25

2 stops36h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/1

13:15-19:05

3 stops45h 50m

$3,021

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to New Zealand?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to New Zealand (average of $2,522). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South America to New Zealand?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South America to New Zealand, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines and China Eastern from South America to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,989 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Juan,Apr 2026

BOG - CLO

Very old aircraft and it was very dirty in the seats and floor

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,989 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,989 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Juan,Apr 2026

BOG - CLO

Very old aircraft and it was very dirty in the seats and floor

China Eastern

7.3

Good

236 reviews

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7.4

Good

1,989 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Juan,Apr 2026

BOG - CLO

Very old aircraft and it was very dirty in the seats and floor

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How long is the flight from South America to New Zealand?
Departing from South America to New Zealand will take you 16h 30m. There are 10335 km between South America and New Zealand. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South America to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South America to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South America to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South America to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to New Zealand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to New Zealand?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to New Zealand (average of $2,522). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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