How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,239, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 31h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11869 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.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to South America?

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WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Fri 9/10

06:00-15:15

1 stop25h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 15/10

02:35-23:55

1 stop29h 20m

$2,498

WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Wellington

Wed 9/9

06:00-17:30

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 30/9

19:00-21:20

2 stops34h 20m

$2,544

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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Wellington

Fri 9/10

06:00-21:15

2 stops31h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Fri 16/10

19:25-08:10

2 stops44h 45m

$2,604

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Sat 10/10

21:40-11:35

2 stops29h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 17/10

13:15-08:10

1 stop26h 55m

$2,965

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Wed 28/10

06:05-21:15

2 stops31h 10m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

19:10-23:50

2 stops36h 40m

$3,239

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Thu 8/10

06:00-17:20

2 stops27h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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13:40-23:55

2 stops42h 15m

$3,322

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Sun 27/12

06:05-08:30

2 stops42h 25m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Fri 29/1

22:30-13:05

2 stops46h 35m

$3,422

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Thu 12/11

20:30-09:05

2 stops28h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 18/11

01:05-19:35

2 stops26h 30m

$3,611

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

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20:00-14:50

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Reviews of airlines servicing South America

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Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

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

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8.0

Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

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

Related info for your journey

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 $3,239, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 31h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11869 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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