How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,419, American Airlines 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 - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Wellington - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, 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.

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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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to South America that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 September 2026.

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WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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Wellington

Mon 23/11

09:40-09:00

2 stops39h 20m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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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

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$1,651

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

Thu 15/10

16:40-12:00

3 stops59h 20m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,826

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WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Thu 15/10

13:05-16:45

1 stop19h 40m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,829

WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Wellington

Mon 30/11

06:05-16:25

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,889

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

Sun 18/10

06:00-11:35

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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12:55-07:10

1 stop26h 15m

$1,993

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

Mon 23/11

13:40-21:30

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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$2,038

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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Wellington

Mon 28/9

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Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

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$2,050

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Wellington

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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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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7.4

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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 $3,419, American Airlines 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 - Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Wellington - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, 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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