How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,348, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 26h 45m. 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 - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, 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?

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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WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Wed 16/9

06:00-11:35

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 22/9

02:30-17:10

2 stops23h 40m

$2,689

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

WLGAEP

Wellington

Mon 5/10

07:00-21:30

2 stops30h 30m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 12/10

09:25-21:20

2 stops19h 55m

$3,057

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WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Tue 1/12

16:10-14:50

1 stop14h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/1

12:55-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

$3,219

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Sat 3/10

20:00-11:30

2 stops55h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sat 10/10

15:35-23:55

3 stops40h 20m

$3,243

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Thu 31/12

12:35-16:55

1 stop20h 20m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 27/1

02:00-07:05

1 stop37h 05m

$3,258

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Wed 28/10

06:05-16:50

2 stops26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 1/11

12:20-23:50

2 stops43h 30m

$3,348

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

$3,472

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

WLGAEP

Wellington

Thu 31/12

06:05-20:40

2 stops30h 35m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Thu 28/1

11:55-13:30

2 stops33h 35m

$3,502

WellingtonRio de Janeiro

WLG Wellington - GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

WLGGIG

Wellington

Fri 2/10

21:15-17:20

3 stops36h 05m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

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19:25-21:20

2 stops33h 55m

$3,568

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

WLGAEP

Wellington

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15:05-21:30

2 stops22h 25m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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2 stops19h 15m

$3,708

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Reviews of airlines servicing South America

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8.0

Excellent

Noah,Aug 2026

JFK - GRU

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

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7.4

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1 / 20

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 $3,348, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 26h 45m. 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 - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Wellington - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl, 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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