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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to South America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stopR10 677
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stopsR15 753
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stopsR13 401
Montevideo
Montevideo3 stopsR20 542
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stopsR11 997
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stopR10 677
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stopsR15 753
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stopsR13 401
Montevideo
Montevideo3 stopsR20 542
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stopsR11 997

Book Cheap Cape Town to South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town 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 from Cape Town to South America

zo, jan. 25 - ma, feb. 23
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0:30 - 15:05
CPT
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GRU
19h 35m1 stop
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18:05 - 14:00
GRU
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CPT
14h 55m1 stop
R10 677TAAG
zo, jan. 25 - wo, feb. 25
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0:30 - 15:05
CPT
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GRU
19h 35m1 stop
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18:05 - 14:00
GRU
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CPT
14h 55m1 stop
R10 728TAAG
za, mrt. 14 - wo, mrt. 25
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15:30 - 15:05
CPT
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GRU
28h 35m1 stop
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18:05 - 14:00
GRU
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CPT
14h 55m1 stop
R10 846TAAG
zo, mrt. 8 - ma, mrt. 23
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0:30 - 15:05
CPT
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GRU
19h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 12:40
GRU
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CPT
37h 35m2 stops
R10 914Multiple Airlines
zo, mrt. 1 - ma, mrt. 16
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0:30 - 15:05
CPT
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GRU
19h 35m1 stop
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18:05 - 19:55
GRU
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CPT
20h 50m2 stops
R10 948Multiple Airlines
do, mrt. 5 - do, mrt. 19
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7:00 - 0:05
CPT
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FLN
22h 05m2 stops
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11:25 - 11:40
FLN
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CPT
19h 15m2 stops
R15 804South African
zo, feb. 1 - wo, mrt. 4
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15:55 - 1:00
CPT
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EZE
62h 05m3 stops
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14:40 - 7:30
EZE
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CPT
35h 50m2 stops
R21 134SWISS
zo, feb. 1 - wo, mrt. 4
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15:55 - 1:00
CPT
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EZE
62h 05m3 stops
SWISS Logo
14:40 - 14:35
EZE
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CPT
42h 55m3 stops
R21 303SWISS
za, dec. 27 - za, mei. 16
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18:45 - 7:55
CPT
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EZE
42h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
16:40 - 12:40
EZE
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CPT
39h 00m2 stops
R21 320Lufthansa
di, jan. 20 - di, jan. 27
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12:35 - 13:15
CPT
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SDU
29h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 10:30
SDU
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CPT
33h 25m2 stops
R24 907Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to South America flights

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

What is the cheapest Cape Town to South America flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to South America from Cape Town found in the last 72 hours was to Sao Paulo, at R8 888 return. The most popular route is from Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R8 888.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cape Town to South America?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 723, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to South America is August, when tickets cost R11 252 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, when the average cost of return tickets is R13 858 and R13 401 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to South America?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cape Town to South America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to South America, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from South America, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town 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 from Cape Town 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 a flight from Cape Town to South America, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR6 311
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to South America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 time of day to fly to South America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost R12 833 on average. Morning departures are around 14% 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 R18 792.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town 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.
8,4
AirlinkOverall score based on 84 reviews
8,9Crew
8,2Boarding
8,3Comfort
6,4Entertainment
8,0Food
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025
JNB - HRE
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

I like this airline a lot no problems at all, except being forced to check a carry-on bag ., Overall very good airline

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

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.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

The scheduled departure was delayed 9 1/2 hours and then delayed another 45 minutes due to baggage or something. Apparently the return flight is delayed 10 hours also, which means I miss my Lufthansa flight out of Luanda. Perhaps this is a scheduling change for which people were not notified until the last minute.

I did not receive any confirmation email of this booking and only on receiving it 24 hrs closer to the flight - I tried to cancel it as I has already booked another flight

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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