Cheap flights to South America from RM 3,263

Argentina and Brazil, both in the Southern Hemisphere, can be visited all year round but most people prefer to book flights to South America during peak season – mid December to early March – when the weather is hot and humid. But if you’d rather avoid paying top dollar for South America flights and accommodations, then the best time to go is in winter between the months of June and October. Chile, also in the Southern Hemisphere, has climactic variations from the north to south. The north can be visited at any time of the year while central and southern Chile should be avoided from June to September when snowfall can get heavy. The Andean countries including Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru have two distinct seasons: wet and dry, and depending on the altitude and proximity to the equator, each country’s peak season will differ slightly. Bolivia has the most unpredictable weather in South America, thanks to its topography and altitude. Generally the best time to visit is during the dry season between May and October. Peru is another country with complicated weather due to its high elevation and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The best time to visit is summer, from January to March when days are hot and humid.

The length of travel time when flying to South America will depend on where you're flying from and where you're flying to. Before you book, it is advisable to compare flights to South America. When departing from Kuala Lumpur and landing in Sao Paulo, you'll find flights operated by LATAM Airlines that have a single stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport and a flight time of around 23h 30min. If you're travelling from Penang, you'll find flights to Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport with two stopovers in Kuala Lumpur and Dubai in around 30h 30min. Other popular and cheap South America flight deals include flights to Colombia. You'll find flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Bogota El Dorado Airport in around 29h 30 min with one stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol along the way. KLM operate another one of the popular flights to South America, this time from Kuala Lumpur to Lima J Chavez International Airport in around 34h, with a single stopover in Amsterdam.

Once you book flights to South America, you'll want to figure out the best way to travel around the area you're in. If you find yourself in Sao Paulo, one of the best ways to get around the city is on foot, or make use of the bike-sharing system, Bike Sampa. When travelling between cities, Congonhas Airport serves the city with domestic flights. When boarding cheap flights to South America heading to Lima, you'll be glad to know that Lima has an extensive bus and metro system operating throughout the city, though exploring the city on foot is the most common way to travel around. Travelling around Bogota on foot is the ideal way to get around but if you want to avoid that, you can make use of the TransMilenio or taxi systems in the city.

Before flying to South America, you'll want to make sure your passport is valid for at least two or three months after your departure date. Make sure to exchange money before getting to the airport to avoid a lower exchange rate. Bring a hat and enough sunscreen to last the whole trip to avoid getting sunburnt.

Take advantage of South America airfare because the continent is teeming with activities to get involved in and world-renowned sights to see. Start off by exploring Lake Titicaca in the Andes Mountains, which straddles the border between Bolivia and Peru. From there, you'll want to make your way into Peru and visit the ancient Inca temple of Machu Picchu. Consider taking time out to head to Ecuador and spend time exploring the Galapagos Islands or visit the most dangerous road in the world in Bolivia. The Amazon River is one of the world's longest rivers. One of the best ways to explore the river is to join a small cruise.

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, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South America.

Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South America. One-way flights to Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez Airport typically cost RM 215, while return flights cost around RM 229.

A return flight to South America will typically cost around RM 729, however they can be found for as little as RM 729.

For those looking to save time traveling to South America, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 55 minutes).

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

Yes. Bogotá El Dorado Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Habitacion Cercana Al Aeropuerto is the closest property to Bogotá El Dorado Airport (0.0 km away from Bogotá El Dorado Airport).