$1,148 Find Cheap Flights to South America

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Best South America Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,519
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,734
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$1,944
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$1,927
Lima
Lima1 stop$2,019
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,026
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,178
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,481
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,955
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte1 stop$2,362
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$3,014
Santiago
Santiagodirect$1,519
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$1,734
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops$1,944
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$1,927
Lima
Lima1 stop$2,019
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$2,026
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$2,178
Cordoba
Cordoba2 stops$2,481
Quito
Quito2 stops$2,955
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte1 stop$2,362
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$3,014

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.
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Recent return flight deals to South America

Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:10 - 14:05AKL-SCL
10h 55mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:40 - 05:15SCL-AKL
12h 35mdirect
$1,519LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
LATAM Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:00AKL-SCL
20h 15m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
01:40 - 05:15SCL-AKL
12h 35mdirect
$1,524LATAM Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 25 Nov
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19:10 - 15:05CHC-SCL
34h 55m1 stop
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13:00 - 20:25SCL-CHC
15h 25m1 stop
$1,774
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Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 25 Nov
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10:00 - 15:05CHC-SCL
20h 05m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:25SCL-CHC
33h 25m1 stop
$1,789
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Fri, 21 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
American Airlines Logo
16:55 - 13:50AKL-BOG
38h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
00:40 - 09:25BOG-AKL
38h 45m1 stop
$1,944American Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec
American Airlines Logo
16:55 - 13:50AKL-BOG
38h 55m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
08:10 - 09:25BOG-AKL
31h 15m2 stops
$1,986American Airlines
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Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 10:05CHC-SCL
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:59SCL-CHC
19h 24m1 stop
$2,161Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 05:20AKL-BOG
57h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 11:00BOG-AKL
56h 00m2 stops
$2,336Air Canada
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Mon, 1 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 05:20AKL-BOG
57h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 11:00BOG-AKL
56h 00m2 stops
$2,342Air Canada
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Fri, 15 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 10:50CHC-SCL
35h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
00:45 - 14:45SCL-CHC
22h 00m1 stop
$2,364Qantas Airways
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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 $1,011 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 $1,011.

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 April, when tickets cost $2,352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,120 and $2,891 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to South America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South America, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from New Zealand to South America, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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 Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), with an average flight price of $1,783.


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High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,148
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Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
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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 Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,509. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $2,719 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,520 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,777.

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 $5,038
  • 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.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 924 reviews
8.0Crew
7.3Food
7.8Entertainment
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
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Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025HKG - YVR
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Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

The boarding and new bag drop-off process was confusing and causing massive delays.

It was a very good flight, no entertainment is the reason for not checking that box.

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

We departed and landed on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, the crew were lovely. Online checkin worked well and the self service bag drop at the airport worked well. The a/c was an Airbus A330 and has been fitted with a good entertainment system with lots of choice in many languages. The price I paid for the flight was competitive with other airlines apart from the budget carriers, none of whom I was familiar with so I stuck to an airline I have used in previous visits to South America.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

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

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

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

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

Everything was great except British airways lost our luggage that was gate checked all the way through to Italy. No one knows currently where one is and the other one may be in route to Amsterdam to meet us but not sure. If you can Hale’s it would be awesome. The website is not helpful.

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

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

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.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

The flight was great, and I have never ridden in first class previously so I don't have any practical knowledge of the norm. The flight out to DFW was delayed and I sat in economy which was as expected, not nearly as spoiled as I was in first class which had more general room but that is par for the course. I have no complaints and will wait until I fly American again before I can make a valid improvement. I will fly American again in the future.

Even though there was space, they made me check out my luggage. It was very annoying. That’s the reason I bring a carry on so that I don’t have to check out my luggage!!!!

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.

Had the same two cabin attendants and Darren and Lea are exceptional

I rarely fly but the boarding was very good, seats are ok, it's economy right ? The food was alright, nothing to write home about, the flight attendants were awesome. The flight was uneventful, a little turbulence, take off and landing were good. For someone who doesn't fly that much I'd say it was pretty good overall.

Our return trips from Lisbon to Vancouver were the worst flights I have EVER been on. Our seats from Frankfurt to Vancouver were most uncomfortable. The 'table ' was not only dirty but broken. My headrest ' support' too was broken, leaving a spot where a broken attachment poked at your head. My food was the worst food I have ever had on any flight. Staff....they all looked and acted as though they hated their jobs!! The Calgary to Vancouver wasnt much better. We had NO services even though we were told of complimentary beverages etc.. That didnt happen. I asked for window seats, assured by the ticket agent I was given a window seat...NOT. Please dont make me go on. Our trip from Vancouver TO Madrid was great......so we were most discouraged at the events of our return trip.

If you want your flight to get delayed constantly for 13+ hours and given a 10 dollar food voucher the. I would say take air canada. Worst experience ever.

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.

The flight to PHL was cancelled. They couldn't find luggage. Long lines, staff was disorganized, didn't care. Luggage still not found.

Air Canada at SeaTac was the best. Polite, helpful, all good!

I had to change the gate so many times that I got confused.

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.

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