$84 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$355
Bogotá
Bogotánonstop$232
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$628
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$430
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$529
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$494
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$192
Quito
Quito2 stops$232
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$201
Cali
Cali1 stop$222
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$435
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop$324
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$257
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$625
Barranquilla
Barranquilla1 stop$234
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$283
Asuncion
Asuncion1 stop$535
Lima
Lima1 stop$355
Bogotá
Bogotánonstop$232
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires1 stop$628
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$430
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro2 stops$529
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$494
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$192
Quito
Quito2 stops$232
Guayaquil
Guayaquil1 stop$201
Cali
Cali1 stop$222
Cusco
Cusco2 stops$435
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop$324
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$257
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$625
Barranquilla
Barranquilla1 stop$234
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$283
Asuncion
Asuncion1 stop$535

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, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23
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
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FLL
3h 35mnonstop
$204Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 2:13 pm
FLL
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MDE
3h 28mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:09 am
MDE
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FLL
16h 19m1 stop
$207Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 1:55 pm
FLL
-
MDE
7h 20m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:50 pm
MDE
-
FLL
3h 35mnonstop
$208Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24
Avianca Logo
5:30 am - 9:00 am
MIA
-
MDE
3h 30mnonstop
Avianca Logo
6:55 am - 10:35 am
MDE
-
MIA
3h 40mnonstop
$249Avianca
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Avianca Logo
6:35 pm - 10:15 pm
MIA
-
MDE
3h 40mnonstop
Avianca Logo
2:10 pm - 9:15 pm
MDE
-
MIA
7h 05m1 stop
$250Avianca
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 23
Copa Airlines Logo
3:45 am - 1:24 pm
JFK
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GEO
9h 39m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 1:00 am
GEO
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JFK
10h 38m1 stop
$349Copa Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Fri, Mar 13
Copa Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 8:06 am
JFK
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CTG
17h 22m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 6:17 pm
CTG
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JFK
7h 55m1 stop
$351Copa Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
JFK
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CTG
8h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:04 am
CTG
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JFK
17h 34m1 stop
$358American Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:30 am - 11:00 am
JFK
-
LIM
10h 30m1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:05 am - 8:10 am
LIM
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JFK
8h 05mnonstop
$504LATAM Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 28
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 7:05 am
JFK
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LIM
8h 05mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 8:05 pm
LIM
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JFK
8h 05mnonstop
$505LATAM 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 $190 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 $190.

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 $426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $696 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 Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG), with an average flight price of $237.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% 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 $678. 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 $982.

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 $462, from Miami $597, from Los Angeles $1,262
  • 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 8013 reviews
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

2.0 MediocreGina, Dec 2025
DTW - ELM
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Flight delays both to Detroits and return flight . The flight to Detroit was associated with mechanical difficulty

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

Wasn't a Delta issue I don't think, but seems there was a Delta flight at each of the 2 Dallas airports at the same exact time, both to Atlanta. I was evidently booked on the one at Love Airport, but the Carey transport shuttle took me to DFW instead and I ended up missing the flight by just a few minutes. Was able to book a Southwest flight from Love Airport, but was a big loss of time and an inconvenience.

Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

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

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

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)

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

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.

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

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.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

I don’t know who decides what food to serve on these flights but I would be so embarrassed if I served this to anyone and call it food…

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

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

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

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

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Cabin class types available on flights to South America

Cabin classes available on flights to South America. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.