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£321+ Cheap flights to South America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BOG
11 Jul — 18 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to South America in 2025

Find the latest flights to South America in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Return from

£633

One-way from

£321

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£876

Good round-trip deal

£724 or less

Good one-way deal

£463 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 30/12-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 45m total
  • London to Sao Paulo
25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 49m total
  • London to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to South America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to South America.

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Tue 16/908:45LHR - BOG
2 stops25h 20mAir Canada
Thu 25/909:00BOG - LHR
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/7£595
Wed 19/1109:00LHR - BOG
1 stop15h 25mAir France
Thu 4/1221:40BOG - LHR
1 stop13h 55mAir France
Deal found 4/7£596
Wed 12/1121:40LHR - BOG
Nonstop11h 05mAvianca
Wed 26/1123:30BOG - LHR
Nonstop10h 05mAvianca
Deal found 5/7£603
Fri 12/906:30LHR - BOG
1 stop13h 10mKLM
Sun 5/1015:15BOG - LHR
2 stops19h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/7£611
Fri 19/911:30LHR - BOG
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1014:55BOG - LHR
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£612
Fri 17/1013:00LHR - BOG
2 stops45h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1109:48BOG - LHR
1 stop17h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7£625
Tue 2/1216:45LCY - GRU
1 stop28h 55mITA Airways
Wed 10/1220:40GRU - LCY
2 stops18h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 6/7£633
Thu 4/908:00LHR - GRU
1 stop15h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 26/915:30GRU - LHR
1 stop14h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 5/7£635
Fri 5/910:35LGW - GRU
1 stop23h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 23/920:55GRU - LGW
1 stop19h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/7£635
Sun 24/822:05LHR - GRU
1 stop21h 15mAvianca
Sun 7/907:20GRU - LHR
1 stop28h 15mAvianca
Deal found 5/7£636
Tue 16/920:00LHR - VCP
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/916:20VCP - LHR
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7£636
Mon 1/1217:10LHR - GRU
1 stop32h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Tue 30/1200:25GRU - LHR
1 stop13h 35mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 4/7£636

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

08:45-04:05

2 stops25h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 25/9

09:00-09:35

1 stop18h 35m

£595

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

09:00-19:25

1 stop15h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 4/12

21:40-16:35

1 stop13h 55m

£596

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Wed 12/11

21:40-03:45

Nonstop11h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 26/11

23:30-14:35

Nonstop10h 05m

£603

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Fri 12/9

06:30-13:40

1 stop13h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 5/10

15:15-16:15

2 stops19h 00m

£611

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Fri 19/9

11:30-19:20

1 stop13h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 4/10

14:55-13:30

1 stop16h 35m

£612

LondonBogotá

LHR - BOG

LHRBOG

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

13:00-04:54

2 stops45h 54m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/11

09:48-08:25

1 stop17h 37m

£625

LondonSao Paulo

LCY - GRU

LCYGRU

London City

Tue 2/12

16:45-18:40

1 stop28h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 10/12

20:40-18:30

2 stops18h 50m

£633

LondonSao Paulo

LHR - GRU

LHRGRU

London Heathrow

Thu 4/9

08:00-19:20

1 stop15h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 26/9

15:30-10:20

1 stop14h 50m

£635

LondonSao Paulo

LGW - GRU

LGWGRU

London Gatwick

Fri 5/9

10:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 23/9

20:55-20:25

1 stop19h 30m

£635

LondonSao Paulo

LHR - GRU

LHRGRU

London Heathrow

Sun 24/8

22:05-15:20

1 stop21h 15m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sun 7/9

07:20-15:35

1 stop28h 15m

£636

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Best time to book a flight to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South America

How long is the flight to South America?

On average, a flight from London to South America takes 22 hours 7 minutes. Flights to South America from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to South America. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South America should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South America

The most flights from London to South America are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South America?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to South America are Avianca, Air France and ITA Airways.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 20.0 - 240.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 240.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South America?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South America in the last few years. This data was updated on 6 July 2025.
The most popular places in South America to fly to are Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Chile.

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South America. Reviews last updated 6 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, andAir France to South America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Colin,Sept 2024

LHR - BOS

Delta One is very poor quality seating for first class. On multiple trips pieces have come off the seat. Staff and food have been good

FAQs about flying to South America

  • What is the best way to travel around 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.

  • What to do in South America?

    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.

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    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.

  • What things do I need to do before my flight to South America?

    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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South America if I am willing to have stopovers?

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South America?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in 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 £11, while return flights cost around £14.

  • How much is a return flight to South America?

    A return flight to South America will typically cost around £1,090, however they can be found for as little as £51.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South America depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South America, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Bogotá El Dorado have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Bogotá El Dorado?

    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).

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