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Cheap Flights from Detroit to South America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lima
Lima2 stops$504
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$289
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$595
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$272
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$602
Quito
Quito2 stops$508
Cali
Cali1 stop$298
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$421
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$680
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$1,109
Barranquilla
Barranquilla2 stops$417
Lima
Lima2 stops$504
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$289
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$595
Cartagena
Cartagena2 stops$272
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$602
Quito
Quito2 stops$508
Cali
Cali1 stop$298
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$421
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$680
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$1,109
Barranquilla
Barranquilla2 stops$417

Book Cheap Detroit to South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 round-trip flight deals from Detroit to South America

Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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5:50 pm - 12:23 pmDTW-CTG
19h 33m2 stops
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1:29 pm - 8:40 amCTG-DTW
18h 11m2 stops
$272Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 12:23 pmDTW-CTG
19h 33m2 stops
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1:29 pm - 11:43 pmCTG-DTW
9h 14m1 stop
$276Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 12:23 pmDTW-CTG
19h 33m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 8:40 amCTG-DTW
18h 11m2 stops
$282Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 8:00 amDTW-SCL
15h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 4:58 pmSCL-DTW
20h 43m2 stops
$888American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:00 amDTW-SCL
25h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 1:09 pmSCL-DTW
16h 54m2 stops
$900American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Air Canada Logo
6:15 pm - 12:05 pmDTW-GIG
15h 50m1 stop
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3:55 pm - 5:36 pmGIG-DTW
27h 41m2 stops
$933Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Air Canada Logo
4:10 pm - 1:55 pmDTW-GIG
20h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 3:27 pmGIG-DTW
24h 32m2 stops
$941Air Canada
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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:20 amDTW-GIG
12h 20m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:58 pmGIG-DTW
16h 13m2 stops
$1,070LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
LATAM Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 10:55 pmDTW-GIG
26h 25m3 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:28 amGIG-DTW
19h 13m2 stops
$1,090LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 8:20 amDTW-GIG
17h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:34 pmGIG-DTW
17h 04m1 stop
$1,160Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to South America flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America is January, when tickets cost $715 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,174 and $1,141 respectively.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to South America, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from South America, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$117
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking South America flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to South America?

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Detroit to South America is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to South America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $923 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South America is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $954.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7982 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

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

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

Because the flight was late, we lost the connection to Brazil. You, Delta delayed, and you Delta anticipated the door closing in 15 min from Miami to GRU. Why? It caused a lot of stress! I almost could not see my mother in law alive because of your delay.

Boarding was done by woman who insisted on strict standing in line policy; food was ok; entertainment minimal

entertainment was not good; the shoulder strap on Business class seat did not sit well across the body (more like across the neck); the food was not hot and the special meal promoted by insert in the menu was not available to us

Wider seats, better seat cushions, (I felt like there was a board I was sitting on). I had the chicken to eat but It neither tasted nor looked like chicken. The fruit was good.

I was in the last row and they sent me to check in my luggage last minute after boarding. I had to go through the crowd.

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

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

Long wait to check in at the priority counter in Toronto

I had no communication, receipt etc from Air Canada until hours before flight

They could care less about you. Just under a 4 hour delay in Seattle, leading into a missed connection in Vancouver, which led to 2 more delays that added up to 3 more hours leaving us to have to sleep on the floor of the Toronto airport cause they don't help you find accomodations and they just book you on the next flight out. Took an additional 14 hours to get home. Always given the brush off to get rid of us. Worst airline ever

All good but I could barely get my arms and legs into the room in front of me. Have never been so cramped before. Plane left the gate on time, taxied very quickly and took off without waiting. Unique. Arrival on time. No problem

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

I booked my flight months ago, and checked-in online about 12 hours before the flight. I received an email confirmation of check-in. I had no subsequent communication from Air Canada after my original booking. After arriving at the airport three hours before the flight, as instructed, I waited 90 minutes for an agent to appear to check my bag. I was informed that my flight had been canceled many weeks before, and that flight was no longer being run!! I showed a copy of my check-in confirmation, but no explanation could be found. I was placed on standby for the next flight and the connection. Luckily, those flights were not full and I arrived at my destination. I double checked my email, but I received no update about the flight from Air Canada until the day of the flight.

I had a good experience. I liked being informed about the status of my luggage

Flight was on time but the amount of noise from several children and the kicking of my seat the entire flight was overwhelming.

I liked the check in procedure. The luggage charges and overweight cost can be better.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

Again, when I use Kayak I expect to pay the total amount and that´s it. Someone added an additional charge few days later after purchasing the tickets.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

We liked the woman who worked our gate and waited with us for our plane. We changed gates 3 times. Our flight was supposed to leave at 11:28am. We actually left after 5pm. It was not a good situation. This delay cost us a lot of money.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

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