Open interactive map ->Cheap flights from Zurich to South America
15 routes connect Zurich (ZRH) to destinations in South America, starting at €465 to Quito. Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months consistently unlock lower fares on long-haul routes.
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- culturewildlifeadventurefood
- Typical trip
- 14-21 days
- Typical value months(EU departures)
- AprilMaySeptember
Trip lengths and value months reflect typical patterns for EU-origin departures - individual routes vary.
Popular destinations in South America from Zurich
From Zurich, travellers most commonly search for flights to Quito, Cartagena, Buenos Aires, Santiago and Sao Paulo. Fares across these destinations shift with demand and time of year — earlier bookings and mid-week departures tend to produce lower prices.
Cheapest destinations in South America from Zurich
- QuitoEcuadorBookIberia13h 15m1 stop€465
- CartagenaColombiaBookAA16h 33m3 stops€490
- Buenos AiresArgentinaBookAir France15h 15m1 stop€523
- SantiagoChileUA22h 11m2 stops€524
- Sao PauloBrazilBookTP13h 35m1 stop€536
- Rio de JaneiroBrazilBookITA Airways13h 25m1 stop€549
- BogotaColombiaUX12h 45m1 stop€553
- FlorianopolisBrazilBookTP13h 50m1 stop€555
- LimaPeruUA19h 21m2 stops€568
- BarranquillaColombiaBookEI16h 24m3 stops€678
- BarcelonaVenezuelaVueling13h 25m3 stops€700
- El CalafateArgentinaBookUX19h 20m3 stops€766
- CalamaChileBookUX19h 26m3 stops€776
- Foz do IguaçuBrazilBookUX14h 45m2 stops€781
- Puerto MadrynArgentinaBookUX18h3 stops€1115
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Frequently asked questions
How many destinations in South America can I fly to from Zurich?
SkyHopp currently tracks 15 destinations in South America from Zurich (ZRH). Prices are refreshed regularly as our flight partners publish new fares. The full list is in the price table above, sorted by cheapest current fare.
What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to South America?
Recent fares from Zurich to South America have started from €465 to Quito. Prices change frequently — check the table above for the latest available fares. Booking 4-8 weeks in advance and travelling mid-week typically unlocks the lowest prices on long-haul routes.
Which cities in South America are cheapest to fly to from Zurich?
The price table above shows all destinations sorted cheapest first. Prices shift daily, but the top destinations by fare from Zurich have recently included Quito. Clicking through to a destination page shows a 12-month price calendar so you can identify the cheapest month to fly.
When is the best time to fly from Zurich to South America?
Shoulder-season months and mid-week departures typically offer the lowest fares on routes from Zurich. For South America, the best value windows vary by destination — check the individual route pages for month-by-month price calendars. Booking further in advance is particularly important on long-haul routes, where last-minute fares tend to be significantly higher.