How long is the flight from Scotland to South America?

For as low as £784, Lufthansa can have you in South America from Scotland in 17h 30m. The distance between Scotland and South America is about 6290 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to SA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to South America as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to South America that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Scotland to South America?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to South America.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to South America?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to South America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Find flight deals from Scotland to South America

Round-trip from	£640
One-way from	£315
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£871

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Scotland to South America

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30h 40m total
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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - LIM Lima J Chavez Intl

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

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1 stop37h 35m

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00:00-04:00

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to South America?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South America (average of £790). Flying from Scotland to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,198). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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How long is the flight from Scotland to South America?
For as low as £784, Lufthansa can have you in South America from Scotland in 17h 30m. The distance between Scotland and South America is about 6290 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to South America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to South America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Scotland to South America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to South America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to South America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland to South America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to South America?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to South America (average of £790). Flying from Scotland to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,198). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air France	Cheapest£505	Average£1,122	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£559	Average£757	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	Cheapest£649	Average£1,035	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£677	Average£994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest£713	Average£942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Iberia	Cheapest£768	Average£1,128	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Iberia flights
Delta	Cheapest£911	Average£1,067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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