£346+ Cheap flights to South America

As bus and railway services in South America tend to be limited and travel times tend to be higher, especially due to long distances, flying is the preferred way to get to know the continent. South America airfares are normally quite cost-efficient for British tourists. Once you’ve booked your flights to South America, you can also browse for flights inside Brazil, Chile and Colombia, as well as to other countries in the continent. Travel from São Paulo to Salvador in only 2h, and to Rio de Janeiro in only 40min. The journey from Santiago to Calama lasts about 2h by plane, and then you’ll need roughly 1h by car to reach San Pedro de Atacama. A flight from Bogotá to Cartagena and Medellín takes roughly 1h 30min and 1h, respectively. Find cheap flights to South America and start your journey on the right foot.

After comparing flights to South America through cheapflights and finding a great deal, all you need to do is enjoy the famous sights in South America, including the MASP Museum in São Paulo, the Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, the Atacama Desert in Chile and Salar de Uyuni on the border with Bolivia, as well as the panoramic view from Mount Montserrat in Bogotá.

Most flights to South America depart from London Heathrow (LHR), with direct connections available to São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil, and Bogotá (BOG) in Colombia, with average flight times ranging from 11-12h total. For flights to South America with a final stop in Santiago (SCL), in Chile, you’ll need to make at least one stop in Madrid (MAD) or São Paulo, with the trip taking roughly 18h. If you’re flying to South America from Manchester (MAN) or Edinburgh (EDI), you’ll need at least one stop in London, Madrid, Frankfurt (FRA) or Amsterdam (AMS) to São Paulo and Bogotá (average total travel time of 15h), and at least two stops in the same cities to Santiago (total flight time of about 20h). Book your flights to South America in advance to find better deals. Easily select your departure and destination airports and dates and buy cheap flights to South America through cheapflights.

It’s recommended to exchange your money in the UK before the day of your trip, as currency exchange rates at the airports can be less favourable. Remember that different countries in South America use different currencies, and it may be necessary to reserve the amount you need in advance. Taking large sums of cash is discouraged, however, and you should give preference to prepaid debit cards or credit cards. Remember to authorise international transactions with your bank before your trip.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South America on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South America.

Bogotá El Dorado is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Bogotá El Dorado typically cost £18, while return flights cost around £12.

A return flight to South America will typically cost around £51, however they can be found for as little as £12.

For those looking to save time traveling to South America, London offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Bogotá El Dorado can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Bogotá El Dorado has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bogotá Kings 101 is the closest property to Bogotá El Dorado (0.0 mi away from Bogotá El Dorado).