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Flights from South America to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from South America to the United States 
AyeshaFlew with Avianca
MDE
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JFK
Jun 2026
Get there on top. They start their boarding process an hour before takeoff and doors close 20 minutes before takeoff
KimoFlew with LATAM Airlines
LIM
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LAX
Jun 2026
The boarding and security screening process was inefficient and chaotic. Give yourself extra time and get to the departure gate early.
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines
GIG
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JFK
Mar 2026
Download CBP MPC app for faster immigration clearance.
ChrisFlew with LATAM Airlines
GRU
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MCO
Feb 2026
Bring a neck pillow and download your favorite music. LATAM will do the rest. Print out our Brazilian visa paperwork vs digital. Enjoy the trip
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines
GRU
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ATL
Jun 2025
The waiting area could have been closer to where we boarded the plane. If you have trouble seing blue lines , ask for help or stay with someone who can see colors. The seats are close together, tight so check as much baggage as you can. Bring your own food, the airline food was not very good.
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines
LIM
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ATL
Jan 2025
If you check in a carryon that has a built in battery charger, remove the battery pack and put in your personal item. If not, it will get flagged and you'll get an extra tour back through a couple levels of security, to have them go through yourbag and remove it. They give it to you, then back up through security, likke a VIP. We didnt realize that, our error. But was very interesting to go through the processes they do to keep us safe.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
BOG
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EWR
Jan 2025
If this is a connecting flight, most likely you WILL have to collect and re-check your luggage. So plan layover accordingly.
ChristopherFlew with Aerolineas Argentinas
EZE
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MIA
Sep 2024
I will say the restaurants (bars) and pharmacies were open well after 1 or 2am basically all night which helped since my flight came in at 1:30am and my connecting flight from Buenos Aires to Miami wasn't boarding until 7:00 or so.
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines
SCL
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ATL
Nov 2024
Get to airport 3 hours early, especially around holidays. (International) Delta and LATAM, 5 star airlines. Thank you!!
LarryFlew with United Airlines
GIG
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IAH
Nov 2024
Rio is large but has good amenities. Leave early for the airport, traffic is brutal.
MatthewFlew with LATAM Airlines
LIM
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MIA
Sep 2024
Had to go to 2 security checks for connecting flights and could not take water/soda purchased in terminal onto the flight.... so plan accordingly
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
SCL
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MIA
Mar 2024
The airlines offers free checking of your carry-on bags when the flight is crowded and overhead space is limited. However, one must ask for this service. If pasta or beef offered for your meal, do not take the beef unless you like dog food.
RandallFlew with Delta
SCL
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ATL
Mar 2024
Plan on waiting in long lines for everything. Confirmed boarding pass still meant waiting to drop off luggage. I expect Security lines to be long, but adding a second screening on the jetway was unnecessary.

FAQs for booking flights from South America to the United States

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

    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 South America to the United States.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South America to the United States 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 South America to the United States?

    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 South America to the United States 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 South America to the United States?

    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 South America to the United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to the United States?

    South America and United States are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Avianca (287 flights per week), American Airlines (270 flights per week), and LATAM Airlines (255 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in the United States?

    There are 582 airports in the United States. The busiest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), with 8% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD), with an average flight price of $389.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $631. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $695 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $631 on average. Morning departures are around 4% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $689.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

    The cheapest ticket to the United States from South America found in the last 5 days was to Miami, at $293 round-trip. The most popular route is Bogotá (BOG) to Miami (MIA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $293.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from South America to the United States is October, when tickets cost $316 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $393 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from South America to the United States?

    To get a below average price on the flight from South America to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to the United States?

    From South America, there are direct flights to the United States from 21 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Bogotá, with 680 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to the United States are there each day?

    There are around 319 direct flights from within South America to the United States every day. Most flights (35%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to the United States are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2,227 direct flights from within South America to the United States. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to the United States?

    An average nonstop flight from South America to the United States takes 8h 49m, covering a distance of 3518 miles. The shortest route is Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE) to Miami (MIA) with an average flight time of 3h 30m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to the United States each week?

    Each week there are around 875 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 918 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 434 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United States. The most long-haul flights depart from Sao Paulo.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New York (45% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Miami (25%) and Orlando (17%). Searches for flights to Fort Lauderdale (5%), to Los Angeles (2%) and to Atlanta (2%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from South America to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South America to the United States? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8464 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

delta wifi wouldn’t work boarding was not in sequence flight crew spent most of their time on the phone with the lights off pretending no one wanted or needed anything

6.0 GoodTapan, Jul 2026
AUS - ATL
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delta wifi wouldn’t work boarding was not in sequence flight crew spent most of their time on the phone with the lights off pretending no one wanted or needed anything

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

Missed the Flight from Atlanta to Roanoke due to initial flight from Houston being 2hr. late. Now waiting 17hrs. till my first available flight.

Flight was 2 hr. delay, making me miss my connection to my final flight home to Roanoke. Now 12:38am in the morning and I just got the first available ticket at 5:30 pm tomorrow evening. Sleeping in the airport.

Internet didn’t work for this leg either. The seat was fine but didn’t have seatback screen, which I knew when I booked it. The biggest letdown is Deltas new policy on beverage/snack service not being served for flights less than 350 miles. I know this is a cost cutting measure, but how much does it really cost to give a drink and a snack for inflated airfare? I really am surprised that with Delta Comfort they don’t provide beverage/snack service given these seats cost extra to purchase. Really need to reconsider this, even if it’s for the Delta Comfort and above.

I am a die hard Delta flyer, but they missed it on this flight. It was on their very dated 717-200 aircraft, which I knew when I booked it so I knew it wouldn’t have seatback screens. However, the internet was awful and it wouldn’t even send texts a lot of the time, much less even connect to the delta app. It was also very hot while in the air, which never happens. What was even more disappointing is that the crew only gave me cheezits and a beverage, even though I was in Delta Comfort. The main cabin fare gets these items. I didn’t get any kind of improved snacks and that was unacceptable. The crew wasn’t very visible at all either. If this was my first delta flight, it would be my last. I am just going to assume it was a one-off flight.

stood in line to check in luggage for nearly an hour. very poor service and not excusable

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

In flight from Miami to Anchorage, we were all on board ready to take off. Pilot decided to take on more fuel causing a delay. Once fueled, the pilot came back over the radio stating more delay due to VIP. These delays caused me to miss my connecting flight. I went to the Alaska Air counter for information. They flat out stated that it was ATCs fault that I missed my flight and booked me a flight the next day about 1300 . I believe if we had the fuel prior to getting on board we would not of been delayed and I would have taken off on time. Pilot was taken out of the equation. I think they should’ve taken responsibility for their pilots decision to top off his aircraft instead of waiting til the last moment. Enough said…

We liked the way we were treated by the sraff at lima airport counter and the the flight attendants. We did not like the fact that the kiosks at airport rebooted after we entered our information and then told us that there was an issueand we needed to go to the counter. Such a waste of time for a group of 6. Once we got our boarding passes there was no assigned gate so we did not know where to go.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Nothing I like, I missed this connection b/c of an earlier flight delay. I had to stay one more night and I paid out my own pocket. LATAM failed to send me to a safe and decent hotel.

It was delayed for 2 hours. Then when we arrived they took us on a very uncomfortable bus and left us there. The bus driver wouldn't let us out because no one from Latam was there. Everything was disaster.

LATAM is a great airline who takes care of there guests. They consistently walk around and see if you need water in addition to taking care of all the passengers. The chicken in process is really easy and I’m always offered a chance for an upgrade which I appreciate.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Comfort in exit seat was excellent. FLight crew and flight were excellent. However exit seat tray table was broken so could not use it. Entertainment monitor did not work at all despite attempts to reset it.

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

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

I will never but. through kayak again. and American Airlines. I will never fly again on. They're both thieves.

It’s love good long way travel!! I always want more give me price down i want ever month travel I miss travel only North Carolina to Thailand in my love her !!

The departure and arrival was on time. The fact that I could load my boarding tickets on the American airlines app.

My flight was 4 hours delayed on departure at 6a causing me to miss my connection at DCA. I had to scramble to find a seat home on a later flight and instead of an exit seat, I was in row 30 on a flight getting me home 5 hours later than planned. The AA team on the ground did a fine job. AA continues to run the airline like the passengers are cargo.

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

Efficiency of supporting mechanical teams who changed a wheel on airplane in minutes. So no delay, and pilot made up the lost minutes in flight. Comfortable seat.

Extremely comfortable airplane, everything looked brand new, how lovely! My seat in Premium Economy was ever so comfortable, I did not suffer the usual backache I suffer when doing the transatlantic flight. It felt like seating in a reclining armchair. I loved the foot rest, did not need to use the portable device I usually carry along with me to replace one. I loved the spaciousness in front of me, and that there were only two seats (Instead of 3 in coach) in the window row, wow what a difference in comfort. Coach seats are always just a little narrow for my hips. The support of the cushions was great, firm and offered good support . It was easy to come out of my aisle seat, although I'm 70. The staff was courteous, both meals were delicious, very carefully prepared, and creative (fruit + cheese for the second meal, instead of the usual bread sandwich)

Flight attendants and crew were great! This plane was fine. It was clean and everything worked properly. Now, the gate change was not communicated. No text or information. It wasn't far with the gate change but it still changed without any communication. Not sure if this is on American or Kayakl. Also, internet was the worst. I would never have ATT. 3+hr flight and weak internet. I think I watched the commercials to get on at least 6 times. Terrible internet!

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

I like the crew members they're very friendly. Clean plane. The flight was on time. I dont like the comfort my car seat its better that the plane seats. They charge for everything. This airline was very good. Now it's a low cost airline

6 hour flight and have to pay for everything 100 dollars to add a carry-on bag is insane

The check in is the only positive thing in Avianca. The seat is the most uncomfortable I have traveled, the distance is minimal.

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

Avianca is not what it used to be. So disappointing

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

why did we have to go through security mid flight

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

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