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

Departing from South America to New Zealand will take you 20h 05m. 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?

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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 23 August 2026.

Sat 17/1002:35 -

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Deal found 19/8$1,566

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1 stop19h 20m

Deal found 19/8$1,585

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Deal found 18/8$1,595

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Deal found 19/8$1,645

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Deal found 19/8$1,650

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1 stop19h 20m

Deal found 19/8$1,657

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Deal found 19/8$1,668

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Deal found 18/8$1,675

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Deal found 19/8$1,685

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Deal found 19/8$1,687

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Deal found 18/8$1,693

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Tue 29/920:10 -

2 stops46h 35m

Deal found 20/8$1,901

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Deal found 19/8$2,339

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Deal found 22/8$4,965

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Deal found 22/8$2,546

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Deal found 20/8$2,869

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2 stops29h 05m

Deal found 19/8$2,650

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Deal found 23/8$2,997

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Deal found 20/8$3,515

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Deal found 22/8$2,855

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Deal found 19/8$3,532

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Deal found 22/8$3,902

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Deal found 18/8$3,596

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1 stop18h 25m

Deal found 22/8$3,362

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Deal found 19/8$4,104

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Deal found 20/8$2,880

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Deal found 19/8$3,546

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Deal found 23/8$3,972

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Deal found 22/8$3,693

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Deal found 21/8$3,425

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2 stops31h 20m

Deal found 23/8$4,184

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Deal found 20/8$2,904

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Deal found 21/8$3,651

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Deal found 23/8$4,965

Tue 1/1212:20 -

1 stop18h 40m

Thu 31/1215:05 -

2 stops34h 00m

Deal found 18/8$3,434

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Round-trip from	$1,566
One-way from	$1,055
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,449
Good round-trip deal	$2,167 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,663 or less

LATAM Airlines
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1 total stop
41h 00m total
South America to New Zealand

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12h 20m total
South America to New Zealand

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SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

SCLAKL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/11

01:15-00:25

1 stop31h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

06:40-10:00

1 stop19h 20m

$2,217

SantiagoQueenstown

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SCLZQN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 13/12

12:55-09:50

1 stop28h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/3

14:15-14:50

1 stop16h 35m

$2,339

Buenos AiresAuckland

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - AKL Auckland Intl

AEPAKL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 7/10

22:30-17:55

1 stop27h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

08:55-21:30

2 stops28h 35m

$2,546

Rio de JaneiroAuckland

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

GIGAKL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 23/9

22:25-16:55

1 stop27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

20:10-16:35

2 stops36h 25m

$2,579

Buenos AiresAuckland

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - AKL Auckland Intl

AEPAKL

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 17/9

09:25-16:55

1 stop16h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/9

06:45-21:30

2 stops29h 45m

$2,588

Rio de JaneiroAuckland

GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

GIGAKL

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 26/9

22:25-17:55

1 stop27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/10

08:55-22:00

2 stops29h 05m

$2,650

SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

SCLAKL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 5/10

02:35-00:30

1 stop29h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/10

06:00-11:30

1 stop21h 30m

$2,855

SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

SCLAKL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/12

12:20-00:25

1 stop20h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

06:00-09:05

1 stop19h 05m

$2,869

SantiagoAuckland

SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - AKL Auckland Intl

SCLAKL

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 14/12

12:20-00:25

1 stop20h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

06:40-09:05

1 stop18h 25m

$2,869

CuritibaAuckland

CWB Curitiba Afonso Pena - AKL Auckland Intl

CWBAKL

Curitiba Afonso Pena

Sun 13/9

14:50-16:55

3 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/9

20:10-18:40

2 stops38h 30m

$2,880

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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 $2,509). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,266). 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

1,990 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

1,990 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.4

Good

1,990 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

232 reviews

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7.4

Good

1,990 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 20h 05m. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to New Zealand (average of $2,509). Flying from South America to New Zealand in January is currently the most expensive (average of $3,266). 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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