$1,009+ Cheap flights to South America

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Flights to South America in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South America

Fri 6/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 12/1101:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 22/9$1,710
Wed 11/1107:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Tue 1/1201:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 24/9$1,745
Mon 9/1107:30 -
1 stop18h 30m
Mon 16/1112:55 -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 25/9$1,748
Sun 18/1020:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 31/1009:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 25/9$1,756
Sat 7/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sat 14/1112:55 -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 23/9$1,763
Mon 2/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sun 15/1112:55 -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 23/9$1,768
Mon 2/1119:45 -
1 stop15h 55m
Thu 12/1109:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 25/9$1,771
Sat 7/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Thu 19/1101:15 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 25/9$1,775
Sun 1/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sat 14/1112:55 -
Nonstop12h 20m
Deal found 22/9$1,780
Sun 25/1019:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 26/1109:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 26/9$1,789
Sat 7/1119:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Thu 26/1109:25 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 24/9$1,793
Mon 2/1119:45 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Sat 14/1101:05 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 23/9$1,805

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Return from

$2,186

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$1,009

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,343

Good round-trip deal

$2,434 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,613 or less
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 7/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Auckland to Lima
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 26/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Auckland to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($371 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2026
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AucklandBogotá

AKL Auckland Intl - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

AKLBOG

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

20:15-00:05

2 stops45h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,261

AucklandBogotá

AKL Auckland Intl - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

AKLBOG

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

20:20-09:25

2 stops31h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,321

AucklandBogotá

AKL Auckland Intl - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

AKLBOG

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

20:20-06:25

3 stops52h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,348

AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

AKLAEP

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/10

06:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,399

AucklandSantiago

AKL Auckland Intl - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

AKLSCL

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/10

20:40-11:35

1 stop30h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,482

AucklandSao Paulo

AKL Auckland Intl - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

AKLGRU

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/10

08:55-11:35

2 stops42h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,517

AucklandSao Paulo

AKL Auckland Intl - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

AKLGRU

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

20:10-15:00

1 stop34h 50m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,583

AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

AKLEZE

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/3

07:30-06:20

3 stops38h 50m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,593

AucklandBuenos Aires

AKL Auckland Intl - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

AKLAEP

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/3

07:30-08:30

3 stops41h 00m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,593
Fastest return journey

AucklandSantiago

AKL Auckland Intl - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

AKLSCL

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/11

19:45-14:50

Nonstop11h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,618

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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 30 hours 1 minute. 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 cheapest airlines that fly to South America?

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

Rainfall in South America 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

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?

The most popular places in South America to fly to are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

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.

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Brian,Sept 2026

HID - CNS

Requested special assistance (wheelchair) for my 95yo mother, but airport staff forgot about it. When it can time to board she wasn’t able to. We had to wait until all passengers had boarded & wait for ground staff to arrive with wheelchair

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?

    Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery typically cost $36, while return flights cost around $135.

  • 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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