How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $2,401, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 20h 45m. 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 - 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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WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

WLGAEP

Wellington

Tue 1/9

11:55-19:40

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 7/9

09:25-22:20

2 stops21h 55m

$2,003

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

Sun 20/9

06:00-11:35

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 27/9

13:15-21:20

1 stop16h 05m

$2,018

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Wed 19/8

06:00-10:35

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 25/8

00:55-14:50

1 stop21h 55m

$2,080

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Wed 2/9

06:00-10:35

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/9

02:35-14:45

1 stop21h 10m

$2,083

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Tue 1/9

14:10-14:40

3 stops39h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 7/9

15:35-14:45

3 stops32h 10m

$2,223

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Thu 20/8

06:05-10:50

1 stop20h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 25/8

13:10-07:35

2 stops26h 25m

$2,401

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

WLGAEP

Wellington

Mon 21/9

06:05-14:50

2 stops23h 45m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 28/9

09:25-21:20

2 stops19h 55m

$2,466

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Thu 17/9

06:00-11:30

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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02:35-22:20

2 stops28h 45m

$2,575

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

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19:10-10:50

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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00:55-13:35

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WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

WLGGRU

Wellington

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$3,370

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Reviews of airlines servicing South America

See what other customers who have flown with LATAM Airlines from Wellington to South America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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6.0

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Juan,Apr 2026

BOG - CLO

Very old aircraft and it was very dirty in the seats and floor

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Juan,Apr 2026

BOG - CLO

Very old aircraft and it was very dirty in the seats and floor

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 $2,401, Qantas Airways can have you in South America from Wellington in 20h 45m. 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 - 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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