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Cheap Flights to South America

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Lima
Limanonstop$304
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$215
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$605
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$431
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$547
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$440
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$194
Quito
Quito1 stop$340
Guayaquil
Guayaquilnonstop$217
Cali
Calinonstop$202
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$361
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$283
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$336
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$453
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$244
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$300
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops$550
Lima
Limanonstop$304
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$215
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$605
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$431
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$547
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$440
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$194
Quito
Quito1 stop$340
Guayaquil
Guayaquilnonstop$217
Cali
Calinonstop$202
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$361
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$283
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$336
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$453
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$244
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$300
Florianopolis
Florianopolis2 stops$550

Book Cheap South America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to South America

Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 1:09 amFLL-MDE
3h 29mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 6:50 pmMDE-FLL
3h 40mnonstop
$189Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 1:09 amFLL-MDE
3h 29mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:05 am - 5:40 amMDE-FLL
3h 35mnonstop
$190Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
Avianca Logo
6:10 pm - 9:40 pmFLL-MDE
3h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
1:00 pm - 4:45 pmMDE-FLL
3h 45mnonstop
$199Avianca
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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
Avianca Logo
6:10 pm - 9:40 pmFLL-MDE
3h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
4:20 am - 1:05 pmMDE-FLL
8h 45m1 stop
$205Avianca
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
Copa Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 8:18 amFLL-MDE
15h 09m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 3:18 pmMDE-FLL
6h 01m1 stop
$237Copa Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 3
Copa Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 12:05 amMIA-BOG
6h 38m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:08 pm - 9:22 pmBOG-MIA
9h 14m1 stop
$257Copa Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 8:20 pmMIA-BOG
3h 43mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 2:53 pmBOG-MIA
3h 58mnonstop
$261LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 21
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:37 pm - 8:20 pmMIA-BOG
3h 43mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 2:53 pmBOG-MIA
3h 58mnonstop
$262LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 9:10 pmMIA-MDE
3h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:49 amMDE-MIA
3h 49mnonstop
$284American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 20
American Airlines Logo
11:48 am - 10:42 pmJFK-GYE
10h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 12:32 amGYE-JFK
16h 57m1 stop
$380American Airlines
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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?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to South America from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Bogotá, at $198 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 72 hours was $198.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States 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 the United States to South America is January, when tickets cost $439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $753 and $658 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States 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 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 the United States to South America, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE), with an average flight price of $220.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Flights to South America: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to South America 
LinFlew with LATAM AirlinesJFK-LIMJun 2025
Board as early as you can so you won’t be forced to check in your carry on bag.
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesMIA-LIMMar 2025
Arrive at the gate on time as they have standby passengers ready to take your seat
Verified travelerFlew with GOLMIA-MAODec 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 ArgentinasMIA-EZEFeb 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 ArgentinasMIA-EZENov 2024
You can use Uber. But no one speaks English here. It would be good if you learn some Spanish.
FranciscoFlew with Spirit AirlinesFLL-CTGNov 2024
Be patient during boarding it takes a bit longer bit if organized it gets to leave on time
Verified travelerFlew with AviancaFLL-BOGJun 2024
Be on top of your Flights , keep the eye and pay for the insurance Just in case
RobertoFlew with JetBlueFLL-MDEJun 2024
Make sure you fill ot the Check Mig form fir Colombia, otherwise you will face delays.
JayFlew with LATAM AirlinesJFK-LIMJan 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

  • 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 Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $676. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $733 on average.

  • 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 round-trip flights cost $691 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 $974.

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 $211, from Miami $502, from Los Angeles $1,784
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South America flight deals.

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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8001 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
Airline reviews

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

10.0 ExcellentMAYRA, Nov 2025JFK - MIA
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

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

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

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

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.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

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

I selected first class expecting excetional service. It was mediocre at best. The food service was cold, meal choices was poor and on one leg they did provide dessert. I did enjoy the lay day seat but the movies were old and nothing current. Boarding the plane is always hot. So boarding is quite warm until your in the air. I took a small personal air fan. Update the meals and movies.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

It’s a delta flight operated by LATAM. The whole ticket sale is a mess, delta changed my flight but didn’t update it in LATAM system, I couldn’t get my boarding pass, it took me hours to resolve this issue with delta. I had to change my travel plan. No apology from Delta even though it’s their fault.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

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

Did not fly with Pakistan International Airlines. Have never flown with Pakistan International Airlines.

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

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.

Very uncomfortable planes , poor service on the plane , take your own water so you don’t dehydrate , in a 6 hs flight they sold one time food and beverage . 1 plane was delayed 6 hs , I lost a connecting flight . Then in the way back they announce a delay of 2 hs so I had to take a different flight to arrive on time for my connecting flight . Avoid this airline .

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.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

Terrible, We had to stay in Bogota for two days due to weather but the airline did not provide for the same day flight. Only two days later

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