How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,031, LATAM Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 17h 10m. 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 - Sao Paulo Guarulhos 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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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

Fri 23/10

09:15-15:30

2 stops22h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,412

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Mon 26/10

20:25-14:50

2 stops34h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,522

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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Wellington

Mon 23/11

09:40-09:00

2 stops39h 20m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,638

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Mon 23/11

13:40-09:00

2 stops59h 20m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,665

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Tue 20/10

19:40-11:35

3 stops55h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,708

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WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Sun 29/11

13:10-14:50

1 stop17h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,741

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Sun 29/11

10:45-05:35

3 stops34h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,899

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Thu 22/10

06:00-11:30

2 stops21h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

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Nonstop0h 00m

$1,926

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

Sat 7/11

13:10-19:40

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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$1,961

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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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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 $3,031, LATAM Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 17h 10m. 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 - Sao Paulo Guarulhos 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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