$103 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$277
Bogotá
Bogotánonstop$205
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$560
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$474
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$561
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$426
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$195
Quito
Quito1 stop$289
Guayaquil
Guayaquilnonstop$202
Cali
Calinonstop$219
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$388
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$345
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$297
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$594
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$249
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$297
Asuncion
Asuncion1 stop$516
Lima
Lima1 stop$277
Bogotá
Bogotánonstop$205
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$560
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$474
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$561
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$426
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$195
Quito
Quito1 stop$289
Guayaquil
Guayaquilnonstop$202
Cali
Calinonstop$219
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$388
Georgetown
Georgetownnonstop$345
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$297
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$594
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$249
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$297
Asuncion
Asuncion1 stop$516

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, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
Avianca Logo
6:40 am - 9:00 am
MIA
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MDE
3h 20mnonstop
Avianca Logo
11:50 pm - 4:20 am
MDE
-
MIA
3h 30mnonstop
$248Avianca
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
Arajet Logo
2:09 pm - 7:40 pm
MIA
-
MDE
6h 31m
1 stop
Arajet Logo
10:05 am - 5:55 pm
MDE
-
MIA
6h 50m
1 stop
$251Arajet
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3
Avianca Logo
7:35 pm - 10:15 pm
MIA
-
MDE
3h 40mnonstop
Avianca Logo
11:00 am - 3:35 pm
MDE
-
MIA
3h 35mnonstop
$254Avianca
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3
Copa Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 10:56 am
MIA
-
MDE
5h 55m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 7:58 pm
MDE
-
MIA
6h 18m
1 stop
$262Copa Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 11
Copa Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 12:55 am
MIA
-
LIM
8h 41m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 7:58 pm
LIM
-
MIA
16h 43m
1 stop
$277Copa Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Tue, Jun 2
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:10 am - 6:55 am
JFK
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GYE
6h 45mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:40 pm
GYE
-
JFK
6h 40mnonstop
$363LATAM Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 11:04 pm
JFK
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GEO
5h 54mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:04 am - 5:59 am
GEO
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JFK
5h 55mnonstop
$363American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 1:20 pm
JFK
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CTG
18h 45m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:00 pm
CTG
-
JFK
14h 30m
2 stops
$403LATAM Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 9:35 pm
EWR
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LIM
14h 33m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 10:53 am
LIM
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EWR
11h 18m
1 stop
$448Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:11 pm
EWR
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LIM
16h 11m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:18 pm - 9:29 am
LIM
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EWR
10h 11m
1 stop
$452Spirit 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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, at $167 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 $180.

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 February, when tickets cost $391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $648 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 13% 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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport (MDE), with an average flight price of $187.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Miami 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 
FernandoFlew with Spirit Airlines
MCO
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BOG
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
JFK
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GIG
Jan 2026
Make sure you are skymiles member , in order to enjoy WIfi during the flight.
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
-
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 Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $641. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $749 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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $904 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 $980.

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 Newark $414, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $718, from Los Angeles $1,377
  • 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 8271 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

2.0 MediocreUma, Mar 2026
AUS - DTW
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Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

Good flight. Connector flight was delayed so made a short turnaround in Atlanta which was stressful. Otherwise, great crew, Staff in ATL was very informative about the delay and ensured people their connections were fine. Notified the ones that were not. Great communication.

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

There was an unruly family behind us that made the short flight miserable!!! The cabin crew did nothing to contain it.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

Seats were awful. Media should have been included for such a long flight.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

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.

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)

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

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.

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

Good check in process Poor information on payments at Lima airport

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

On board crew was very good. Crew was friendly, snacks were good, especially the chips. Seats seemed a bit cramped. Boarding seemed unorganized, as we were instructed to get to the gate an hour early and then just stood around until boarding.

We were not allowed to carry a bottle of water onto the 8 hour flight.

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.

Never had such a lazy first class attendant. Literally spent 60%+ of the flight playing games on her personal phone making up excuses of why she was unavailable.

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Like all of the flights I took to get down to Dallas. They were delayed

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Plane from partner PSA was filthy. Plastic needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Really disgusting to look at and wonder about cleanliness of parts less visible.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

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.

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.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

Here we have another airline flying to Guatemala but doesn't have a plus or a less, just in the middle. Why? Well, first we don't have even free water Movie selection is poor Seats don't recline in some places Food selection is carb based Forgot to mention, customer service on the web is the worst. Good things; Very reliable on schedule Kind crew

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

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

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