$86 Find Cheap Flights to South America

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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
Lima1 stop$323
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$234
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$640
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$428
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$537
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$453
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$189
Quito
Quito2 stops$315
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$187
Cali
Calinonstop$249
Cusco
Cusco3 stops$486
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$271
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$339
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$560
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$256
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$296
Asuncion
Asuncion2 stops$391
Lima
Lima1 stop$323
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$234
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$640
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$428
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$537
Santiago
Santiago2 stops$453
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$189
Quito
Quito2 stops$315
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$187
Cali
Calinonstop$249
Cusco
Cusco3 stops$486
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$271
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$339
Montevideo
Montevideo2 stops$560
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$256
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$296
Asuncion
Asuncion2 stops$391

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

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 1:55 pm
FLL
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MDE
7h 16m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:50 pm
MDE
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FLL
3h 35mnonstop
$198Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:47 am - 2:15 pm
FLL
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MDE
3h 28mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:50 pm
MDE
-
FLL
3h 35mnonstop
$200Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Avianca Logo
5:30 am - 9:00 am
MIA
-
MDE
3h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
11:50 pm - 3:35 am
MDE
-
MIA
3h 45mnonstop
$249Avianca
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
Avianca Logo
5:30 am - 9:00 am
MIA
-
MDE
3h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
11:50 pm - 3:35 am
MDE
-
MIA
3h 45mnonstop
$250Avianca
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Copa Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 8:18 am
MIA
-
MDE
16h 06m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 9:43 pm
MDE
-
MIA
9h 01m1 stop
$256Copa Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21
Copa Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 8:35 pm
MIA
-
MDE
6h 30m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 12:37 am
MDE
-
MIA
6h 17m1 stop
$258Copa Airlines
Tue, Dec 23 - Sun, Jan 11
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 2:45 pm
JFK
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GYE
15h 45m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 12:51 am
GYE
-
JFK
15h 46m2 stops
$337LATAM Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:10 pm
JFK
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MDE
13h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:59 pm
MDE
-
JFK
15h 59m1 stop
$338American Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 12:11 am
JFK
-
GEO
5h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 5:49 am
GEO
-
JFK
5h 54mnonstop
$342American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 7:05 am
JFK
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LIM
8h 05mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 12:50 am
LIM
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JFK
12h 35m1 stop
$506LATAM 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 $162 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 $162.

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 $694 and $650 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 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 Barranquilla E Cortissoz Airport (BAQ), with an average flight price of $225.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$86
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% 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 
StephanieFlew with Avianca
JFK
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GYE
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
JFK
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LIM
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
MIA
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LIM
Mar 2025
Arrive at the gate on time as they have standby passengers ready to take your seat
Verified travelerFlew with GOL
MIA
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MAO
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
MIA
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EZE
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
MIA
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EZE
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
FLL
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CTG
Nov 2024
Be patient during boarding it takes a bit longer bit if organized it gets to leave on time
Verified travelerFlew with Avianca
FLL
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BOG
Jun 2024
Be on top of your Flights , keep the eye and pay for the insurance Just in case
RobertoFlew with JetBlue
FLL
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MDE
Jun 2024
Make sure you fill ot the Check Mig form fir Colombia, otherwise you will face delays.
JayFlew with LATAM Airlines
JFK
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LIM
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

  • 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 $731 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 $981.

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 $198, from Miami $449, from Los Angeles $1,759
  • 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 8009 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

10.0 ExcellentRonda, Dec 2025
JAX - JFK
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The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

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

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.

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

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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)

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

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.

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.

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

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not even water is offered on the flight. You cannot lean back on the seats and the seats are so narrow you can’t avoid rubbing elbows with the person next to you.

I couldnt recline the seat. Other than that crew was very attentive and helpful. Thsnk you

I had to go to the boarding counter for them to enter my return flight as it’s not with Avianca. There was a long queue as there were lots of people being called to the counter.

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 .

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