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

Departing from South America to New Zealand will take you 24h 30m. There are 9646 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.

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.

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Deal found 5/9$1,912

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Deal found 6/9$3,260

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Round-trip from	$1,535
One-way from	$1,103
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,590
Good round-trip deal	$2,105 or less

LATAM Airlines
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1 total stop
32h 00m total
South America to New Zealand

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22h 50m total
South America to New Zealand

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SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

SCLAKL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/12

13:00-00:25

1 stop19h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,302

LimaAuckland

LIM Lima J Chavez Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

LIMAKL

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 2/11

23:30-16:05

2 stops46h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,433

Buenos AiresAuckland

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - AKL Auckland Intl

AEPAKL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 21/11

21:00-17:00

2 stops28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,443

MontevideoAuckland

MVD Montevideo Carrasco - AKL Auckland Intl

MVDAKL

Montevideo Carrasco

Wed 17/2

07:40-17:15

2 stops41h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,462

MontevideoAuckland

MVD Montevideo Carrasco - AKL Auckland Intl

MVDAKL

Montevideo Carrasco

Mon 23/11

11:50-14:10

2 stops34h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,462

MontevideoAuckland

MVD Montevideo Carrasco - AKL Auckland Intl

MVDAKL

Montevideo Carrasco

Wed 25/11

07:40-17:15

2 stops41h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,462

MontevideoAuckland

MVD Montevideo Carrasco - AKL Auckland Intl

MVDAKL

Montevideo Carrasco

Sat 28/11

11:50-16:05

2 stops36h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,462

BogotáAuckland

BOG Bogotá El Dorado - AKL Auckland Intl

BOGAKL

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 11/11

08:40-14:05

3 stops35h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,465

Buenos AiresAuckland

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - AKL Auckland Intl

AEPAKL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 21/11

09:25-17:15

1 stop15h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-09:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,470

BogotáAuckland

BOG Bogotá El Dorado - AKL Auckland Intl

BOGAKL

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 18/11

08:40-14:45

3 stops36h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,480

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to New Zealand (average of $2,363). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,340). 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 77 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

1,988 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

1,988 reviews

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7.4

Good

1,988 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

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,988 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 24h 30m. There are 9646 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to New Zealand (average of $2,363). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,340). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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