$92+ Cheap flights to 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to 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 $36, while return flights cost around $389.

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

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

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).