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Cheap Flights to South America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,588
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$1,592
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$2,225
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$1,899
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,032
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,055
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$2,512
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,060
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,778
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$3,744
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,588
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$1,592
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$2,225
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$1,899
Lima
Lima2 stops$2,032
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,055
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$2,512
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,060
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,778
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte2 stops$3,744

Book Cheap South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South America that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to South America

Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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19:10 - 19:40
AKL
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AEP
15h 30m
1 stop
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20:05 - 14:15
AEP
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AKL
51h 10m
3 stops
$1,588Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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09:00 - 10:30
AKL
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SCL
17h 30m
1 stop
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01:35 - 14:10
SCL
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AKL
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,592Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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07:00 - 10:30
AKL
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SCL
19h 30m
1 stop
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01:05 - 14:15
SCL
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AKL
21h 10m
1 stop
$1,594Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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19:10 - 14:15
AKL
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SCL
11h 05mdirect
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01:35 - 14:10
SCL
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AKL
20h 35m
1 stop
$1,597LATAM Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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19:10 - 14:05
AKL
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SCL
10h 55mdirect
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12:15 - 16:55
SCL
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AKL
12h 40mdirect
$1,610LATAM Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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19:10 - 14:15
AKL
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SCL
11h 05mdirect
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12:15 - 16:55
SCL
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AKL
12h 40mdirect
$1,619LATAM Airlines
Fri, 10 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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19:10 - 14:05
AKL
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SCL
10h 55mdirect
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12:15 - 16:55
SCL
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AKL
12h 40mdirect
$1,629LATAM Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
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16:25 - 21:17
AKL
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BOG
45h 52m
2 stops
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00:25 - 14:10
BOG
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AKL
44h 45m
2 stops
$2,335American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
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06:00 - 07:15
CHC
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GRU
40h 15m
3 stops
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22:00 - 15:25
GRU
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CHC
50h 25m
2 stops
$3,866American Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
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06:00 - 07:15
CHC
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GRU
40h 15m
3 stops
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22:30 - 15:25
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CHC
49h 55m
3 stops
$4,012American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South America

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to South America to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to South America?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to South America from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was to Santiago, at $1,876 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Santiago (SCL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,876.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Zealand to South America is October, when tickets cost $957 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,358 and $1,354 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South America?

The average price for all round-trip flights from New Zealand to South America depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally at night, when retur flights cost $2,481 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,481.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South America is Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE), with an average flight price of $1,467.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$979
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Christchurch to Santiago

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to South America?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to South America.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to South America?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to South America is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to South America with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to South America?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to South America up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South America is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,403. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,923 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South America? 25% of our users found return tickets to South America for the following prices or less: From Auckland $1,924
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to South America? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1054 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

2.0 Mediocreblkboent, Jun 2026
AKL - CHC
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I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Check in -- in business took over 30 mins as there was only one attendant. Boarding was also a mess. The seat was too narrow and was not working properly. Food was very bad and the entertainment very poor. Crew was very polite and helpful, in fairness.

Lost ,y connection due to a mechanical delay, huge line to get new connection and vouchers

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

We boarded so late it caused us to miss time at Foz. No real information was provided to the passengers waiting.

Basic experience, we were delayed causing less time to enjoy our destination and on the way back, we boarded when the flight should have been taking off.

It was a short flight, sits uncomfortable No food was provided. Staff was lovely and kind .

It was a long and boring flight with no entertainment and no meal only a drink and very bad bag of chips

It was confusing because I got a notification that my gate was changed when in reality it wasn’t

It was ok for the most part, it is missing something

This airline is full of junk fees. After paying to get my kids to sit with me, we were asked at the gate to check in our roller bags and pay $40 for each one. Peruvian passengers all took their roller bag in the plane. I don’t appreciate airlines who spot the gringos to tax them more.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The inflight staff is never the issue always the extra and charges american charges! Literally 30 bucks for WiFi! Is insane and then it’s choppy and slow. If you pay for it once you don’t need to pay again for switching aircraft especially when there is flight delays

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

Flight was cancelled as I was in line for security. Next available flight got me to my destination 24 hrs later than the first. No refunds offered, just credit toward another flight. I booked with delta, got to my destination only 2 hrs behind my original flight schedule. Won’t be using American again.

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in-flight WiFi. Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay that much for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a shitty attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Flight delayed, boarding time kept changing, not good. Nee firm information given each time.

the handling of my luggage. It was Lost or stolen At my destination.

My original booking was through AirCanada and unbeknownst to me they altered flights and providers which caused a complete disaster for checking in for my flights and seat assignments. The original gate agent in Auckland had me basically doing gymnastics to get onto the future flights and have my luggage follow me.

I think overall both Air Canada and Air New Zealand did a good job the their flights. It is nice to have movies, music, podcasts etc to watch for the long flights. Just wish the seats were wider and had a foot rest to change my leg positions during the trips.

My experience with Air Canada has been horrendous. My first flight was delayed 6 hours causing me to miss my connecting flight thus extending my stay at the next airport for 15 hours because it made me miss my connecting flight. They also added another flight to my trip adding more time to it. Overal my flight duration which should have been 15-16 hours to return home has been increased to 33+ hours and the only thing I was given was a 10 dollar food voucher. Talk about a spit in the face. Air Canada is Probabaly the worst airline I have ever been on. I hope no one ever experience this. I am still waiting to get home and another one of my flight is delayed. I am here fearing that I might miss my other connecting flight that they added to my trip and thus adding more time to my trip.

Bad experience with Air Canada. Our first outbound flight was cancelled due to weather, but the airline rebooked us 2 full days later and basically told us it was our problem and to go away. Then a further onbound flight was delayed for 12 hours. The airline booked us a hotel, but the hotel was unable to transport all passengers in its shuttles (the airline of course didn’t provide any transportation or taxi vouchers), so we waited hours just to get to our hotel and get checked in. Finally, on the way back we had ANOTHER flight cancellation, and the airline wasn’t able to get us on another flight until late the following afternoon. All told we lost 3 days of our vacation (including nonrefundable hotel booking) and arrived home a day later than scheduled. I will never rely on Air Canada to get me where I’m going again.

All went extremely smoothly even during the busy Christmas travel season. This flight (when I took it) is a daytime flight (14:00 departure NZ time) so it was hard for me to sleep. Other carriers fly overnight (18:00 departure NZ time), which is much more conducive to sleeping. .

This was an Air New Zealand flight. All went very smoothly even during the busy Christmas travel period. Thank you!

Air Canada switched my connecting flight to Alaska airlines without any communication to me. The process of finding this out, needing to leave one portion of the airport for the next and what i should have done with my luggage was not communicated to me at all. Even the Air Canada agent that noticed the airline switch at the terminal did not explain this process to me. In doing so my luggage did not arrive with me. The delay to create a claim too 2 hours.

3.5 hour late leaving due to mechanical issue, crew time out and over heated plane

Air Canada board by zones. I was zone 6 the highest zone, with a window seat... Zones 1-5 boarded before me. Middle seats are zone 5 and aisle seats are zone 4. Made a very annoying boarding experience AKL -> YVR making so many people move. Boarding really needed to be improved. Food was fine but not really enough for a 13+ hour flight and the little "bread" rolls were like rocks. But was fine overall, better than previous meals/snacks Air Canada has served.

The flight attendants were friendly. The food was ok, but the wine was cheap. I was disappointed!

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