£568 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
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops£560
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop£716
Lima
Lima1 stop£585
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop£499
Santiago
Santiago1 stop£713
Quito
Quito2 stops£655
Cali
Cali2 stops£615
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops£642
Cusco
Cusco1 stop£615
Goiânia
Goiânia2 stops£702
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops£757
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop£561
Recife
Recife1 stop£538
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo2 stops£560
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop£716
Lima
Lima1 stop£585
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop£499
Santiago
Santiago1 stop£713
Quito
Quito2 stops£655
Cali
Cali2 stops£615
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops£642
Cusco
Cusco1 stop£615
Goiânia
Goiânia2 stops£702
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops£757
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop£561
Recife
Recife1 stop£538

Cheap Flights to South America

 
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

Mon, 15 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
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09:00 - 19:20LHR-BOG
16h 20m1 stop
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15:15 - 16:15BOG-LHR
19h 00m2 stops
Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
06:00 - 17:40LHR-GIG
15h 40m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
15:40 - 15:35GIG-LHR
19h 55m1 stop
£568TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 21 Oct
Avianca Logo
22:05 - 15:20LHR-GRU
21h 15m1 stop
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16:50 - 15:35GRU-LHR
18h 45m1 stop
£580Avianca
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Sun, 21 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Avianca Logo
22:05 - 15:20LHR-GRU
21h 15m1 stop
Avianca Logo
07:20 - 15:35GRU-LHR
28h 15m1 stop
£583Avianca
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Sat, 21 Jun - Thu, 10 Jul
British Airways Logo
09:55 - 22:25LHR-LIM
18h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
06:30 - 06:55LIM-LHR
18h 25m1 stop
£589British Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
LATAM Airlines Logo
18:45 - 06:10LHR-LIM
16h 25m1 stop
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09:25 - 14:05LIM-LHR
23h 40m1 stop
£615LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Fri, 17 Oct
British Airways Logo
09:55 - 22:20LHR-LIM
18h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
06:50 - 06:55LIM-LHR
18h 05m1 stop
£620British Airways
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
LATAM Airlines Logo
19:40 - 06:10LHR-LIM
15h 30m1 stop
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13:00 - 16:35LIM-LHR
22h 35m2 stops
£625LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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17:25 - 06:30LHR-LIM
18h 05m1 stop
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23:05 - 20:40LIM-LHR
16h 35m1 stop
£652Iberia
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Tue, 7 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Iberia Logo
18:45 - 06:30LHR-LIM
17h 45m1 stop
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23:05 - 17:15LIM-LHR
37h 10m1 stop
£657Iberia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South America

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

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 the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Bogotá, at £787 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £910.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to South America is May, when tickets cost £674 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,349 and £1,082 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to South America, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU), with an average flight price of £602.


Good to know - Cheap tickets to South America

Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£238
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • What visa do UK citizens need to fly to South America?

    UK citizens do not need a visa to visit countries in South America, provided they are going as a tourist. If you plan to stay longer or are going for work reasons, you need to contact the embassy of the country you wish to visit. It’s important that you have at least six months left on your passport from the date you enter any of the countries.

  • What important road rules do I need to know when leaving the airport in a hire car?

    It’s important that you are aware of the rules of the road if you’re departing the airport in a hire car; you should check up on each specific country’s rules. For instance, if you’re hiring a car from an airport in Brazil, ensure everyone has their seat belt on for the whole journey. Children under 7.5 years old should also be in a car seat. Most car hire companies offer car seats as an extra, but be sure to enquire beforehand.

  • How can I fly direct from the UK to South America?

    Aires, Bogota and Sao Paulo. There are also direct flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lima.

  • Which airline offers direct flights and provides great service?

    British Airways flies direct to South America and is renowned for its great service. From the ground staff at the airport to the onboard crew, the customer service is of the highest level. You'll also benefit from great food, top-quality entertainment and comfy seating.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to South America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £865. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are £918 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 in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost £923 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,175.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South America? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to South America for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to South America from London Heathrow £1,176
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.
  • South America is a large continent with many countries and airports. If you’re travelling to a country in the north of the continent, such as Colombia or Ecuador, you can get regular and reasonably priced flights from London and Manchester to international airports like Bogota Airport (BOG) and Quito Airport (UIO).
  • Flights from major cities in the UK are often more convenient than smaller airports, as there is generally less air time and a lower cost. For instance, flights from Northern Ireland to Buenos Aires tend to require one connection. Whereas if you were to fly from London, you can fly directly. It’s also usually cheaper to fly from London than it is from Northern Ireland.
  • If you want to visit the countries in the south of South America, then you can take a fast flight with Iberia to Buenos Aires; this requires a change at an airport like Madrid Airport (MAD). Alternatively, you can get a competitive fare with Avianca, which flies to Santiago, Chile.
  • Sao Paulo Airport (GRU), in Brazil, is one of the busiest airports on the continent and often has many connecting flights to Europe. Ahead of booking your trip to this country, you should browse flight deals to Brasilia International Airport (BSB) and Rio de Janeiro Airport (GIG) as alternatives.
  • If you’re planning to visit Brazil for reasons other than to see the famous Carnival, then you should be aware that flights are likely to get more expensive during this period. This carnival lasts between four and eight weeks and tends to start in early spring. So, if you’re not visiting for this reason, it’s wise to avoid these dates.

Top 5 airlines flying to South America

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom 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.
7.5
LATAM AirlinesOverall score based on 1774 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.6Boarding
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I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

10.0 ExcellentRita, Apr 2025LIM - JFK
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I travel often with LATAM, it never disappoints me. The service is great, nice crew, latest and some classic movies. I got 3 small meals, cannot complaint. I’ll definitely travel again with them.

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.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

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.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

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.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

On time, politeness, food okay but entertneiment mediocre with only old movie and the so called new we’re 2 or 3…

Do you have a bad service And And treat customers terrible

The crew was very nice. The food was good. The entertainment on the way back to Miami wasn’t as good as the flight over. I wanted to watch Wicked but on the way over from Miami to Lisbon but the screen didn’t work. On the way from Lisbon to Miami Wicked wasn’t an option. Liked the option to check out overhead carry on with our checked luggage Overall the flights were very good. I would fly TaP again

Little leg room in business. I am tall and could use more.

Was a cheap flight and it got me to Portugal on time. For economy there was ample leg room and the flight attendants were pleasant and helpful.

Flight was packed. This was a very uncomfortable experience. Boarding process could be explained better. Despite recommending a window seat when travelling with a pet in the cabin, the seat in front of me had less space than the center and aisle seats. For Premium Economy, the seats were crammed with minimal legroom. I hate to think what Regular Economy was like. The cabin crew missed me at first when handing out meals. When my meal eventually came, there were no utensils. I'd originally booked to fly Business Class; those seats didn't look that great either.

I’m still missing my bags. I’m soo frustrated

The flight schedules are better than some airlines. Their website is terrible, it doesn’t store any information so every time you fly you have to re-enter the data. The flight was late taking off but we still got to our destination on time.

Great overall experience with TAP - would not hesitate to recommend for your next trip to or from Portugal

When I tried to enter my identity details, your app told me information was missing but did not highlight the missing data. This was frustrating. Also, there was an unexplained delay of about 2 hours in taking off. This was also frustrating. Otherwise the experience was good.

I’m very mad because I paid an extra $105 to change seats to an exit row with more leg room. The app clearly showed a gap in between the seats in the row I changed my seat to and I paid for it. When I boarded the plane, it wasn’t an exit row seat and no more room than my original seat. I feel like I was ripped off $105.

I had a great experience , crew was great and enjoyed the entertainment options I will be booking my next International trip with them .

Front desk was closed at 6 pm, I was unable to get my boarding pass and as such missed my connecting flight home.

The seats were way too crowded. Just because I do not have the luxury of a suite, does not mean that I want to fly from Austin to London scrunched between two people and the seat in front of me in my face. Ridiculous. I should have flown with Turkish Airlines...

I wish they could put the pre-tsa check on the tickets or global entry.

Great flight, short and good attention. Didn't took any food so can't say thing about it

The airline refused to board me because I showed up only 50 minutes prior to departure time, despite the fact that shortly before that, when I arrived at the airport still in time, they changed the terminal and I had to take a bus that took 20 minutes. Keep in mind that for some maintenance error I could not check in online like I usually do. Personnel at the airport was unable to let me in, customer care was beyond useless, the original airline operator (Iberia) was as useless as a toilet paper roll core in time of a wipe and all this uselessness made me waste my ticket, my reservations, my long time parking, food and most of all the joy of being with my family for the new year after working my bottom off even at Christmas. Am I happy? Come and ask me in person!

Its a bus taking you on and off the plane so if you have big luggage … more muscles needed

Very well, except that my luggage didn’t arrive in the corresponding flight, but they brought to me the next day.

The flight left Tanger two hours late and I missed my flight to Geneva.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

please see previous response; it covers the whole travel trajectory.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

Had a very bad experience flying out of London. Our initial flight was cancelled without notice and the next flight had a layover of 8 extra hours. Me, my husband and my 8-year-old were already sick, and this further added to our problems. We paid extra for the seats: I was not even given our chosen seats which we paid for months before the trip. We were shoved into the available seats which were middle ones in the back (we had paid for front window, aisle, aisle). The seats were so uncomfortable and getting out of middle seats every so often (with a sick child) was a task. We had initially chosen British Airways because of the short layover, however, that went out of the window. Although unexpected things happen all the time and I understand customers have to adjust for the unplanned, however, how the airlines react and make the passengers comfortable during that time is the real test. We were not given any compensation for food or any arrangement to stay comfortable during that time. In fact, our paid seats were taken away as well.

The food could have been better. And the chicken sandwich was not nice at all.

Not the quality I was expecting from a company that has been around for ages and charges high prices

The whole experience was very disappointing. Drinks could have been served and offered more frequently. The seats were reasonable but considering I paid for premium economy, I felt cheated. I flew premium economy with Japanese Airlines ANA 5 years ago and their service was by far, superior. We had access to the club lounge, better seats and excellent service. Out of 10, I would rate the experience as 4. Everything felt cheap and the Airbus aircraft are far better and more comfortable

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

I couldn't get a vegan meal because I booked via kayak but everything else was lovely

Flight was okay however bags were left in London even though we had a 7 hour layover. Bags are yet to be confirmed to reach final destination. Horrible work.

Quiet and comfortable aircraft, pretty smooth flight. Very comfortable business class cabin with decent entertainment. Good service from the crew. All in all a good experience.

Very quiet aircraft, business class was spacious and comfortable. Very pleased with the service.

Pleasant staff. Entertainment system was down in many rows for a while the staff did rectify it in the end.

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