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Cheap Flights to South America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Cali, Colombia
2h 51mNonstop
from $324per person
Lima, Peru
5h 43mNonstop
from $378per person
Sao Paulo, Brazil
8h 10mNonstop
from $458per person
Georgetown, Guyana
5h 29mNonstop
from $469per person
Guayaquil, Ecuador
6h 25mNonstop
from $490per person
Buenos Aires, Argentina
9h 00mNonstop
from $583per person
Santiago, Chile
10h 30mNonstop
from $641per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South America

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

What is the cheapest flight to South America?

The cheapest ticket to South America from the United States found in the last 5 days was to Cartagena, at $334 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Bogotá (BOG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $341.

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

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to South America is April, when tickets cost $281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $383 respectively.

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 $949 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 $987.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to South America, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in South America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South America is Belém Val De Cans Airport (BEL), with an average flight price of $291.

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September

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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Flights to South America: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to South America 
Verified travelerFlew with LATAM Airlines-Mar 2026
Be accurate with your luggage's size and weight
FernandoFlew with Spirit Airlines-Jan 2026
Use the APP Works very well Bring your own food. You can buy food on the plane, but it is more expensive. You can buy drinks on the flight.
Cecilia LeiteFlew with LATAM Airlines-Jan 2026
Make sure you are skymiles member , in order to enjoy WIfi during the flight.
StephanieFlew with Avianca-Nov 2025
Make sure your carry on and personal item fit the dimensions provided on the avianca website otherwise you will be charge to check a bag. They check before you board!
LinFlew with LATAM Airlines-Jun 2025
Board as early as you can so you won’t be forced to check in your carry on bag.
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines-Mar 2025
Arrive at the gate on time as they have standby passengers ready to take your seat
Verified travelerFlew with GOL-Dec 2024
Leave plenty of time between arrival and connecting flights if able to, because this airport is not always staffed for passport/visa checks since international flights are not a constant occurrence. The passport check only had a single booth open for some time.
Verified travelerFlew with Aerolineas Argentinas-Feb 2025
Arrive on time, take time’s to check in, make sure you check the weight of your luggage before boarding
Verified travelerFlew with Aerolineas Argentinas-Nov 2024
You can use Uber. But no one speaks English here. It would be good if you learn some Spanish.
FranciscoFlew with Spirit Airlines-Nov 2024
Be patient during boarding it takes a bit longer bit if organized it gets to leave on time
Verified travelerFlew with Avianca-Jun 2024
Be on top of your Flights , keep the eye and pay for the insurance Just in case
RobertoFlew with JetBlue-Jun 2024
Make sure you fill ot the Check Mig form fir Colombia, otherwise you will face delays.
JayFlew with LATAM Airlines-Jan 2024
Don’t stay in the middle row. No AC Vents. The air was just stand still. An 8 hour fight felt like 20 hours

FAQs - booking South America flights

  • What are the best airports to fly in and out of the U.S. to get to and from South America?

    You can never go wrong with John F. Kennedy in New York as your getaway airport to South America. Strategically sitting on North America's east coast, the airport provides both non-stop flights and connecting flights to more than half of the destinations in South America, including Caracas, Rio de Janeiro, and La Paz. Miami International Airport also serves carriers that facilitate non-stop flights to South America and offer cheaper rates for connecting flights to Mendoza, Santiago, and Asunción.

  • Which airlines have cheaper prices on flights from the U.S. to South America?

    Generally, the most affordable airlines for flying from the United States of America to South America include JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Avianca, Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and CheapOair. All these carriers offer connecting flights that are more affordable than their non-stop options. Flying aboard any of these airlines is thus a sure way of saving money.

  • Do I need a visa to fly to countries in South America?

    Holders of valid passports from the U.S. can enter most South American nations visa-free for a maximum of 90 days, except in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Still, most countries require visitors’ passports to be valid for at least six months from the date of travel. It might be best if your passport contains empty pages for stamping. It’s not unusual for immigration officers from most South American countries to ask for proof of a return or onward connection.

  • Can I fly nonstop to South America from the U.S.?

    Yes. From airports like Miami International Airport, American Airlines has non-stop flights to Sao Paulo, and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Delta Airlines has non-stop flights to Buenos Aires. JetBlue Airlines has non-stop flights from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Charlotte to Bogota; Southwestern Airlines has non-stop flights from JFK and Dallas to Santiago in Chile, and Spirit Airlines has non-stop flights from MIA and Chicago to Lima.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to in Bolivia?

    Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the best airport into which you should land in Bolivia. As the largest and busiest airport in the country, it handles international, regional, and domestic departures and arrivals. An alternative to Santa Cruz airport is the El Alto International Airport famous as one of the highest international airports in the world. This airport provides easy access to two of Bolivia’s largest cities, El Alto and La Paz.

  • Which is the best arrival airport if I want to visit Druif Beach?

    Queen Beatrix International Airport is Aruba's main international airport that provides easy access to Druif beach. The airport is located in Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba, and sits about 11min drive from Druif beach. This peaceful locale provides the perfect weekend escape with your family to relax and commune with nature.

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

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

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South America is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $679. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $739 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to South America? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to South America for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale $449, from Miami $745, from Los Angeles $1,839
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.
  • South America has endless tourist attractions that keep visitors returning. One of the must-see landmarks when touring this continent is Peru’s Pachacamac ruins, which are accessible by flying into Jorge Chávez International Airport, located about a 52min drive away.
  • Both United Airlines and American Airlines offer non-stop flights from the U.S. to South America. United provides a non-stop flight from New York’s Newark Liberty Airport to Guarulhos International Airport, while American Airlines offers non-stop flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Ezeiza International Airport.
  • JFK provides non-stop flights to most destinations in South America, including Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Guyana via American Airlines.  However, those connecting in from other cities like Boston on American Airlines should expect a stop at JFK for about six hours, depending on the schedule of your journey.
  • Book a flight on Delta at JFK to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport in Foz do Iguaçu via Orlando and Brasília to reach Iguazu Falls. The falls lie about a 26min drive from the airport. Take a connecting flight to Buenos Aires in Argentina via LATAM Airlines to Ezeiza International Airport, which is around 52 minutes from Palermo and Jardín Botanical Garden.
  • The Semana Santa Festival in Ecuador, which is celebrated between March and April is arguably the country’s largest religious festival. If you want to secure cheaper flights to Ecuador from JFK, consider reserving your flights at least two months before your intended date of travel as ticket prices usually increase rapidly in the months leading up to the festival.
  • If you want to travel to Brazil from the U.S. on a budget, consider booking connecting flights as they are significantly cheaper than non-stop flights. To this end, reserve flights that make stopovers in Chile. Suppose you intend to fly to Sao Paulo, stop over in Miami, or choose another flight that entails a stopover in Bogota.
  • José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport in Guayaquil, Guayas Province, should be your port of entry in Ecuador if you are keen to visit Seminario Park. This is a tourists' favorite spot due to its natural charm created by the trees and artificial lagoon.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to South America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8590 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

6.0 GoodGopal, Sep 2026
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WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The wifi was barely operable. just enough to charge me, not enough to be useful. I wasted 2 hours of time I could have been working. So now, I' have two hours of work this weekend to catch up on thanks to Delta's crappy technology. Plus I'm out the money!

got ahead of the schedule, nothing else to like. crew management of boarding when overhead bag space was virtually gone in the midst of their priority zone 3 should have been better. but they absolutely did not care. ryanair crew is better than this!

It’s a 3 hour flight with no entertainment and no WiFi due to Delta using old planes on this route and food is cold. Today we were told no potable water on the flight to even make coffee or tea. Ridiculous service in this direct route for business travelers and non business travelers

The crew was excellent but the entertainment did not work. The 3mm jack for the headphones was faulty and no sound was available for entertainment.

The number of interim flight delays has been higher than I can remember in my history of travel making any connection a mystery as to whether you will actually make it.

THI IS THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE FLIGHT FROM ORD TO MSP THAT HAS BEEN DELAYED 2+ HOURS. CRAZY

Sat in the plane at the gate in SLC for 2+ hours before take off, getting me home nearly 3 hours later than planned.

I was impressed with how quickly the baggage transfers were made.

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

It is not a good experience with Copa Airlines: flight delay, luggage delay, etc.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

4 hour delay. So our flight schedule mass up. Your worker told me you should rebooking myself. I was very angry. Latam Airline always get the money more through any way. But They have no concern passenger.

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

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

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

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

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

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.

We had a 1 hour delay due to mechanical issues, then another hour, then 2, and eventually it was an 8 hour delay. The airport staff was confused about gate changes, as they were not getting good communication. They were trying, but we changed gates 5 times in one hour!

Seats are uncomfortable and my impressive barely 5’10” frame meant my knees were touching the seat in front of me. My 5’3” sweetheart found the seats equally uncomfortable The crew were transactional. The food edible. The entertainment manageable. The boarding process efficient. The experience okay.

Flight was 2 hr late but at least I was upgraded to first class

I am absolutely furious with American. they shut the door in my face when I was trying to board the flight and kicked me off of it. They made no attempt to call my name or contact me or anything. They just said they gave my seat away. The customer service response has been atrocious. I will never fly this airline again as long as I live.

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Hey as long as you bring me back to earth in one piece I’m good! Otherwise great flight smooth take off and landing good staff Only thing is the staff at the back of the aircraft chatters a lot it’s annoying at times but I’ll let that go because they are very sweet overall.

I liked the fact that I was able to choose different food than typical all-in-one or two options. The refreshments kept coming so I really did not sleep & I am adjusting time different much better than the past experiences. I like the variety of movies & shows that I was able to watch.

Confusion at boarding with my seat (there wasn't one) that I had to have corrected using my status; then because of that had to check bags. And then a very long delay on the tarmac with no air conditioning on a very warm day. It was just a miserable experience all around.

Flight was delayed which isn’t the airline’s fault, but the communication around it was terrible. I left the lounge to show up at the gate to board at the time in my app, and the flight in front of mine was still boarding and the inbound plane hadn’t even taken off yet. Delays were slow to show up in my app. Improved communication could have let me have a more pleasant experience in the lounge vs waiting 1.5 hours at the gate.

We had to de-board do to maintenance and there was ZERO help with getting rebooked. The flight was delayed by over 24 hours. Quite ridiculous. When I. called Kayak to get help to rebook, they said they couldn't and that it had to be done at the American counter that didn't exist without going outside TSA security, which I did.

I like the attention you gave us in Guatemala due to the loss of the flight coming to El Salvador. It was a nice experience. Thanks a lot

We booked seats next to each other. When we got the boarding passes, they were for different rows. The crew were reluctant to help us, so we ended up sitting separately. 1. What’s the point of reserving by seat number if you’re not going to honor that reservation? 2. Even if it gets messed up between reservation and boarding, how is the crew going to deny us the opportunity to arrange to sit together. There were plenty of people flying alone. It could’ve been easily accommodated. Not very customer-friendly at all.

The seats were the worst I have ever flown Too narrow, did not recline and the actual seat was hard as a rock. I will tell all travelers to stay away from Avianca flights.

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

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