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$952+ Cheap flights to South America

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Flights to South America in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South America. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 August 2026.

Tue 1/919:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Mon 14/909:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,715
Tue 1/919:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Mon 7/909:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,734
Thu 3/906:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 14/902:30 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 11/8$1,780
Fri 28/819:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Fri 11/922:30 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,783
Thu 3/906:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 7/913:15 -
Nonstop12h 40m
Deal found 8/8$1,797
Wed 16/906:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sat 24/1012:50 -
Nonstop12h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,819
Tue 8/919:10 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Mon 14/902:35 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 9/8$1,858
Mon 7/906:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sun 13/902:35 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/8$1,862
Tue 6/1020:10 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Fri 6/1112:55 -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 11/8$1,884
Tue 1/919:10 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Sat 5/912:15 -
Nonstop12h 40m
Deal found 11/8$1,901
Mon 2/1119:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 16/1109:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 8/8$1,901
Thu 17/908:20 -
1 stop18h 10m
Fri 23/1002:35 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 11/8$1,902

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Find the latest flights to South America in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 12 August 2026.

Return from

$2,006

One-way from

$952

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,467

Good round-trip deal

$1,975 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,445 or less
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  • American Airlines
  • 7/9-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 30m total
  • Auckland to Lima
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 57m total
  • Auckland to South America
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

AKLAEP

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/8

19:10-08:30

2 stops28h 20m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sun 6/9

08:40-16:55

2 stops41h 15m

$1,999

AucklandSantiago

AKL Auckland Intl - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

AKLSCL

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

19:10-14:30

Nonstop11h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 15/9

02:35-14:05

1 stop20h 30m

$2,010

AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

AKLEZE

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/9

06:10-18:21

2 stops27h 11m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 16/9

19:21-00:30

2 stops38h 09m

$2,050

AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

AKLEZE

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/11

13:25-18:35

2 stops45h 10m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 25/11

12:50-17:15

1 stop36h 25m

$2,210

AucklandSao Paulo

AKL Auckland Intl - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

AKLGRU

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/10

19:45-22:30

1 stop18h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 31/10

16:25-17:15

2 stops32h 50m

$2,271

AucklandSao Paulo

AKL Auckland Intl - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

AKLGRU

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/9

06:10-00:05

2 stops32h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 16/9

21:30-16:55

3 stops28h 25m

$2,297

AucklandRio de Janeiro

AKL Auckland Intl - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

AKLGIG

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

19:10-16:30

2 stops36h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 11/9

22:25-16:55

1 stop27h 30m

$2,375

AucklandLima

AKL Auckland Intl - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

AKLLIM

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

19:45-11:30

2 stops33h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/11

12:30-17:55

2 stops35h 25m

$2,462

AucklandBogotá

AKL Auckland Intl - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

AKLBOG

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/9

06:15-21:35

2 stops32h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 13/11

23:00-17:15

1 stop24h 15m

$2,572

AucklandBogotá

AKL Auckland Intl - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

AKLBOG

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

20:10-12:05

2 stops33h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 16/11

08:15-17:55

2 stops39h 40m

$2,589

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South America

How long is the flight to South America?

On average, a flight from Auckland to South America takes 29 hours 53 minutes. Flights to South America from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South America?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to South America are LATAM Airlines, China Eastern and Qantas Airways.

LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines
From $1,259
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,880
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,811
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,808

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South America?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to South America are LATAM Airlines, American Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South America?

The price you pay for your flight to South America may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What are the most popular places to fly to in South America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South America in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 August 2026.
The most popular places in South America to fly to are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South America. Reviews last updated 12 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South America, such as Qantas Airways,LATAM Airlines, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,977 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,910 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

FAQs about flying to South America

  • What is the best way to travel around South America?

    When hopping on one of the cheap flights to South America landing in Bogota, you'll be glad to know the easiest and most popular way to get around the city is on foot. You can also use public transport like TransMilenio or a local taxi. If your South America flight deals end up in Rio de Janeiro, the easiest way to get around the city is by private taxi or on foot. In Sao Paulo, the most convienient way to get around the city is to use ridesharing apps. Picking up a car hire is one of the best way to travel between cities and across the country.

  • What are some things to do in South America?

    Book flights to South America to experience a wide range of activities and sights to explore on the continent. Make your way to Peru to check out places like Amantani Island or the popular Inca citadel high up in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu. You can head to Patagonia and experience the Molodon Caves in Puerto Natales or fly to Ecuador in South America and scale a waterfall. Iguazu Falls can be found at the border of Misiones in Argentina and Parana in Brazil and form the largest waterfall in the world.

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    Your travel time from New Zealand will depend on where your flights to South America end up. If you've booked flights to Bogota in South America, you can expect to find flights operated by Emirates and Avianca that'll take around 42h to get from Auckland International Airport to Bogota Airport with a couple of stopovers along the way. When flying to Sao Paulo, South America, you'll find flights operated by Emirates and GOL that'll travel from Auckland to Guarulhos International Airport in just over 45h with stopovers at Kuala Lumpur Airport and Dubai Airport along the way. Emirates and GOL team up to offer flights from Auckland International Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport in around 45h 30min with several stopovers along the way at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Dubai Airport and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.

  • What do I need to do before my South America flight?

    Before flying to South America, keep a couple of things in mind before getting to the airport and heading on holiday. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months after your arrival date. You'll need cash when in South America so consider exchanging your money before arriving at the airport as airport currency exchange kiosks often provide lower exchange rates. Compare flights to South America, airfare and journey time before deciding on where to go.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South America?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South America.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South America?

    Copiapó Desierto De Atacama is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Copiapó Desierto De Atacama typically cost $35, while return flights cost around $57.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South America, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Bogotá El Dorado have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bogotá El Dorado can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bogotá El Dorado?

    Yes. Bogotá El Dorado has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bogotá Kings 101 is the closest property to Bogotá El Dorado (0.0 km away from Bogotá El Dorado).

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