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Cheap Flights from London to South America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop£685
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops£808
Lima
Lima2 stops£634
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop£666
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops£613
Santiago
Santiago1 stop£798
Quito
Quito2 stops£799
Cali
Cali2 stops£771
Cartagena
Cartagena1 stop£504
Cusco
Cusco2 stops£677
Salvador
Salvador1 stop£601
Goiânia
Goiânia2 stops£780
Pereira
Pereira2 stops£807
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops£783
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop£633
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops£733
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops£618
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop£685
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops£808
Lima
Lima2 stops£634
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop£666
Bogotá
Bogotá2 stops£613
Santiago
Santiago1 stop£798
Quito
Quito2 stops£799
Cali
Cali2 stops£771
Cartagena
Cartagena1 stop£504
Cusco
Cusco2 stops£677
Salvador
Salvador1 stop£601
Goiânia
Goiânia2 stops£780
Pereira
Pereira2 stops£807
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops£783
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop£633
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops£733
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops£618

Book Cheap London to South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London 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 from London to South America

Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Avianca Logo
21:40 - 03:30LHR-LIM
34h 50m2 stops
Avianca Logo
03:00 - 14:35LIM-LHR
54h 35m2 stops
£634Avianca
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Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 15 Mar
Air Canada Logo
13:25 - 02:15LHR-LIM
17h 50m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 06:30LIM-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
£636Air Canada
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Sun, 15 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
British Airways Logo
09:45 - 23:25LHR-LIM
18h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 06:50LIM-LHR
18h 50m1 stop
£641British Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
British Airways Logo
14:30 - 23:25LHR-LIM
37h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:00 - 11:30LIM-LHR
23h 30m1 stop
£642British Airways
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Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
18:45 - 05:25LHR-GIG
14h 40m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
20:20 - 22:00GIG-LHR
21h 40m1 stop
£666TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
21:20 - 20:05LGW-GIG
25h 45m2 stops
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
16:35 - 09:50GIG-LGW
14h 15m1 stop
£673TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Air Europa Logo
10:00 - 06:30LGW-GRU
23h 30m1 stop
Air Europa Logo
15:05 - 16:25GRU-LGW
22h 20m1 stop
£692Air Europa
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Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:05LHR-GRU
14h 55m1 stop
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23:40 - 14:05GRU-LHR
11h 25mdirect
£694LATAM Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Air Europa Logo
17:25 - 06:30LGW-GRU
16h 05m1 stop
Air Europa Logo
15:05 - 09:00GRU-LGW
14h 55m1 stop
£694Air Europa
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
20:15 - 09:25LHR-SDU
16h 10m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
20:05 - 14:05SDU-LHR
15h 00m1 stop
£730LATAM Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to South America flights

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

What is the cheapest London to South America flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to South America from London found in the last 72 hours was to Bogotá, at £568 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport (GRU), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £703.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to South America?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £843, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London 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 London to South America is March, when tickets cost £630 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,034 and £927 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to South America?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to South America clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to South America, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London 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 from London 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 a flight from London to South America, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to South America

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£382
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • What are common stopovers on flights to South America?

    Whilst there are some direct flights to South America from London, most are indirect. Popular layover locations include Madrid Airport (MAD) on flights with LATAM Airlines from London Gatwick to Santiago Airport (SCL), Bogota El Dorado Airport on flights with Avianca from Heathrow to La Paz Airport (LPB), and Miami Airport (MIA) on flights with British Airways from LHR to Quito Airport (UIO).

  • How can I make my flight to South America more eco-friendly?

    If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, you should look for an airline that values sustainability. For instance, British Airways has committed to becoming a carbon net-zero airline by 2050. Just some of the pledges include investing in modern aircraft to lower emissions, using sustainable aviation fuel, and reducing single-use plastic on flights.

  • Which South American cities can I fly to in a Business Class seat?

    As the journey from London to South America is quite long, you might want to upgrade your seating to Business Class, so you get superior comfort. One airline that provides Business Class seating on flights to Sao Paulo Airport is LATAM Airlines. Alternatively, you could also fly with American Airlines from London to Buenos Aires Airport (EZE) in a Business Class cabin.

  • Which London Airport has the most lounges to enjoy prior to flying?

    If you want to put your feet up ahead of your flight to South America, you should look for flights from Heathrow Airport, as there are lots of lounges you can relax in. For instance, there is the Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 2 and 4, the No1 Lounge in Terminal 3, and the Club Aspire lounge in Terminal 5. All of these lounges offer a wide range of amenities, such as complimentary food and drink, Wi-Fi and comfy seating.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London 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 London to South America.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London 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 London 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 London 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 London 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 London 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 time of day to fly to South America?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South America is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost £704 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 £935.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to South America

  • London airports (LON) are easy to reach from the centre of London, with express trains serving three of them. You can travel to Heathrow Airport (LHR) via the Heathrow Express from Paddington in around 15min, Stansted Airport (STN) using the Stansted Express from Liverpool Street in about 45min, and Gatwick Airport (LGW) with the Gatwick Express from Victoria in approximately 30min.
  • You can fly direct from Heathrow Airport to South America with airlines such as British Airways, the UK's flagship carrier. Destination cities that you can reach with a direct flight include Santiago in Chile, São Paulo in Brazil, and Buenos Aires in Argentina.
  • If you want to explore the South America, you should consider Sao Paulo Airport (GRU), from where you can take direct flights to a range of other countries in the continent. For example, from GRU you can fly direct to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Peru, El Dorado Airport (BOG) in Colombia, and Carrasco International Airport (MVD) in Uruguay.
  • Brazil is one of the most popular countries to fly to from London, there are direct flights operated by British Airways to Rio de Janeiro, Recife and Sao Paulo.
  • Whilst London Airports are all modern, London Heathrow Airport is the busiest and therefore offers the best facilities. Inside the terminals you can enjoy bars, restaurants, and shops. In addition, there are hotels and lounges for you to relax at.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London 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 1887 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.0Crew
6.7Food
7.6Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

10.0 ExcellentMaría Victoria, Nov 2025GRU - COR
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Good flight, boarding ok and crew very nice. Flight was not full so I was able to be very comfortable. Blanket and pillow provided with was good as it was very cold during the flight . Food was very good(small snack sandwich and an excellent piece of orange cake). Overall good flight, no complaints.

Wish the seats were a little more comfortable.. it was a 6 hrs nonstop trip. But the crew was courteous and w a smile

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

The plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

The flight was late. Please do not delay next time.

Boarding process was fast and efficient. Short flight but on time and well organized. I would certainly fly TAP again.

Very borderline, low budget airline without low budget prices There are no counts of soda, everything is dispensed enlarged bottles and poured into tiny cups about 70 mL so in order to keep hydrated you have to take 3-4 cups at a time. Also, there was only one food item offered, pasta, they ran out of chicken right away. Snack was very poor. It was called tuna sandwich, which is truly borderline. The flight attend attendance seemed to be overworked and tired.

Didn't like much. Wheelchair assistance was almost nonexistent. No one at TAP check in process helpful. On the plane, stewards were not friendly and disorganized. Food was terrible for 8 hr flight. We were skipped at snack time and even though we tried to get attention using overhead call system no one even looked up at us to acknowledge. Being at the back of first section and by the lavatory we only were able to request when they came to pick up everyone else's garbage and they were nonchalant...no apology or even choice. The 1/2 half bread with slice of cheese was a waste. Deplaning was horrible but I'll blame lisbon airport for that. Plane left late at made good time still arrived about 15 behind schedule and for using remote deplaning and bus to terminal took another 20 min to gate. Those with connections were highly stressed. Took us 2 hrs from landing to get to ground transportation and exit airport. And that was with wheelchair assistance.

Bad boarding, threat to force bag check mid journey, lines, late, buses, more waiting awful end to end.

Everything went as expected. Luggage arrived at my same destination and nothing disturbed my vacation.

Check in was excellent thanks to the team at the check in counter. I was disappointed to see that one has to pay for coffee on the flight. This is the first time I have seen that after 60 years of flying.

Our steward Margarida who served us from Lisbon to Boston was absolutely fantastic! She deserves a raise. Conscientious and thorough as well as showing appropriate attention for every need.

I will avoid TAP if I can, the ground experience was very poor with bad behaviour from the ground crew and it was only a bit better on the aircraft.

Check-in guidance for transfer flight, boarding, in-flight service, seat comfort, etc.

A good, comfortable flight with friendly crew and good entertainment options.

Great staff, just very far from the main terminal, had to run to connect my flight. I had 90 minutes to spare. But my flight from Chicago was delayed also.

My luggage is lost and nowhere to be found, no response from airline

Boarding was a shitshow. Had to bus to the gate. No separate bus and boarding process for Business Class.

The plane was very old, no power outlets. We also had to wait a long time to board. They kept moving us to different lines before we actually could step foot on the plane. We ended up being delayed an hour but we were never told or informed for any reason. After the meal I asked for a coffee which the flight attendant forgot and I had to ask again. Overall not the worst but not the best experience.

Need to pay for headsets, water, or any extra except air to breath.

Sitting space was very tight and I am not big or fat (I am 5'10" 178 Lb), so eating was very challenging. The rest was good.

Sitting space was very tight, so eating was difficult. But everything else was good.

12 hours flight. Only one meal, not enough food. At the galley only water during the flight. Lavatories not clean. Headsets at extra cost.

Need to pay for a cup of water. No food. Need to pay for headsets.

Everything should improve! Service like a low cost but prices like a premium airline. Crew in general with bad manners arguing for everything. You pay for priority access but then they use buses, so your loose your advantage to put your carry on first. That was the purpose for paying for priority. Bording is a nightmare, people accessing the plane for bothering doors, front and rear, no matter which line do you have.

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

Logan gate staff was unhelpful. Arrived early, come to find out the airbus scheduled was reassigned and I did not have a seat. The desk agent spoke to his supervisor who instructed him to give me a boarding pass to get up to gate area, he was polite. At the gate the fellow was sitting to the side with two other BA staff . I asked him if he could help me, his answer was” we are on a break, we are closed” then turned his back. I am almost 70, drove 4 1/2 hours to Boston and had been looking forward to this trip for 5 months. I have worked in service many times in my life and this is not how it is done. I eventually (1/2 hr) before boarding was able to get a seat. The rest of the flight experience was unremarkable.

The boarding process was chaotic at LHR and the seat was not as comfortable as other airlines....

Everything, every step of the process, from check in, to boarding, to exiting the plane was organized, efficient, and orderly. Excellent experience!

This low cost airline looks and fells more like a local bus. In a 6 hour flight not being able to recline a seat is torture. The only thing available with no charge is a glass of water provided by, mostly, rude staff. Our luggage didn’t arrive

Horrible experience. Flight cancelled. Arrived at destination 12 hs later. No one gave us an answer or any information. Very very poor service. We won’t ever travel again with Avianca

Boarding, crew were excellent, food was ok and entertainment need to improve

The usb plugs for charging your phone didn’t work, the seats were coarse and hard. Not very comfortable. No inflight WiFi

The seats were uncomfortable and barely reclined at all. Very little leg room despite being business class. The crew was friendly and the food was good. Had to use my own phone for in-flight entertainment.

Not what it used to be. The sale of food makes them look greedy!

No food, terms when selling are not clear. To pricy for the service in general

It was horrible. My experience with Avianca. I didn’t know it was Pakistan international Airlines but anyway, whatever it is it is bad horrible you guys need to upgrade everything in those planes. And you guys charge $130 for a carry-on did they wanna let me in with my carry-on that I travel everywhere with the luggage you guys are such a dog thank you

Boarding was excessively slow. They do it by groups in a way that it doesn’t make sense. After business class , ppl that need assistance and any other priority group they should have ppl board from the back to the front. First rows 20+. Then 15+. Then 10, etc. having ppl sitting in the back board last makes no sense. The libe backame long as soon as ppl on rows 10 or so where told to board. The line went all the way up the ramp and tunnel for 25 mins.

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

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