How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,291, American Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 19h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9334 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Wellington to South America?

While some choose either Wellington - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or Wellington - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Wellington - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini is the most popular route from Wellington to South America.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to SA?

When flying from Wellington to South America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South America?

If you book a flight to South America from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to South America that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South America?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to South America.

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

Sat 5/12

13:10-14:50

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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WLG Wellington - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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Wellington

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Lima J Chavez Intl

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00:00-17:00

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

Sat 14/11

07:50-14:50

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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01:05-23:55

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$1,896

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Fri 20/11

21:15-14:50

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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12:55-22:20

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WellingtonLima

WLG Wellington - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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Wellington

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21:15-08:10

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Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,966

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

Sun 15/11

15:05-21:30

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WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

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WellingtonLima

WLG Wellington - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

WLGLIM

Wellington

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17:55-04:55

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$2,169

WellingtonLima

WLG Wellington - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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Wellington

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WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Wellington

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8.0

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Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

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Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

This was fine, the flight crew and food were good.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South America?
If you book a flight to South America from Wellington, you will be flying from Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 5.3 km from the centre of Wellington.
How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?
For as low as $3,291, American Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 19h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9334 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Wellington to South America?
While some choose either Wellington - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or Wellington - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery, Wellington - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini is the most popular route from Wellington to South America.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to South America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to South America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to South America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to South America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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