How long is the flight from Wellington to South America?

For as low as $3,170, American Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 28h 55m. 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 - 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.

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WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Thu 14/1

12:35-08:30

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Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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Wellington

Wed 10/2

13:10-08:30

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Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,664

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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Wellington

Wed 17/2

07:40-08:30

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Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

Thu 14/1

12:35-16:55

1 stop20h 20m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,735

WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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Wellington

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07:40-08:30

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Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,793

WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

WLGGRU

Wellington

Fri 19/2

18:00-08:30

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,818

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WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

WLGSCL

Wellington

Sat 5/12

13:10-14:50

1 stop17h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

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$1,852

WellingtonSao Paulo

WLG Wellington - GRU Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

WLGGRU

Wellington

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12:35-08:35

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Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

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00:00-15:00

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$2,002

WellingtonSantiago

WLG Wellington - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Wellington

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20:25-11:20

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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01:05-17:20

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$2,155

WellingtonBuenos Aires

WLG Wellington - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

WLGEZE

Wellington

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20:05-18:35

2 stops38h 30m

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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15:10-07:10

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$2,181

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Reviews of airlines servicing South America

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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 $3,170, American Airlines can have you in South America from Wellington in 28h 55m. 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 - 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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