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Lima
Lima1 stop$283
Bogotá
Bogotá1 stop$183
Medellín
Medellín2 stops$184
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires2 stops$605
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo1 stop$385
Cartagena
Cartagenanonstop$156
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$374
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro1 stop$389
Quito
Quito1 stop$298
Cali
Calinonstop$258
Guayaquil
Guayaquil2 stops$212
Cusco
Cusco1 stop$405
Georgetown
Georgetown1 stop$299
Pereira
Pereira1 stop$275
Barranquilla
Barranquillanonstop$176
Montevideo
Montevideo1 stop$538
Caracas
Caracas1 stop$585
Santa Marta
Santa Marta1 stop$248

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Flight from Fort Lauderdale to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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 long is the flight to South America?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to South America takes 8h 08m, covering a distance of 3408 miles. The most popular route is Miami - Medellín with an average flight time of 3h 20m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South America?

    The cheapest ticket to South America from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $39 one-way, and $204 round-trip. The most popular route is Miami to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $249.

  • Which airlines fly to South America?

    Delta, American Airlines & LATAM Airlines fly the most frequently from the United States to South America.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South America?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Medellín (26% of total searches to South America). The next most popular destinations are Lima (17%) and Bogotá (15%). Searches for flights to Buenos Aires (13%), to Sao Paulo (7%) and to Rio de Janeiro (6%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South America

  • 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.
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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 9069 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

10.0 ExcellentLisy, Sep 2024SAN - BOS
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Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

6 hour delay including one after we were boarded. Horrible experience.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

It was NOT pleasant. Started from checking our luggage to the last time getting off the plane. The crew was not friendly, the food was horrible and the seats were too close to each other that I got a bruise on my knee.

Nothing unusual. It was fine. I hate having to pay extra for my seat.

Everything was Okay. I was disappointed our luggage didn’t arrive with us and came in a flight 7 hours later. Representative said the will be delivered to the hotel. They have not arrived 24 hours later

We splurged and decided to fly first class. Seats were roomy. But flight crew arrived late to the airport. That delayed our flight. Most of the passengers had to try to make connections flights. I felt bad for them. We checked 4 bags. We got three from the baggage claim carousel. 4th one was lost. Delta online help wasn’t good. Baggage claim staff were sympathetic and nice but we waited around for almost 2 hours and it had t been found. They did find it several hours later and we had to drive back to airport to retrieve it. I won’t be splurging on 1st. Lass again anytime soon. I think we got worse service. I am also not a huge fan of delta but we have family in ATL so we don’t have a ton of choice. What should have been an easy flight turned into a stressful event due to flight crew tardiness and baggage mishandling.

Food TERRIBLE! In First Class- so bad - why was it so much better 20-30 years ago? Comfort-awful-would rather have the old, plush First Class seats than the new hard - too short seats in the new pods -would advise avoiding Delta for any International Flights.

7 hour delay for mechanical reasons Handled badly by crew and delta personnel

In thirty years of traveling, mostly with Delta, this was the worst day ever.

Copa is one of the airlines with the best prices and super good service.

Copa definitely offers better service and price than other airlines.

This airline doesn’t five and dime you for everything. I do think that a checked bag should be included in every fare.

The personnel at the counter was very helpful. Everything ran on time.

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

It was fine. no food or entertainment , but was only a 40 minute flight.

Paper boarding passes needed, so you need to add the time at the kiosk or desk to get them at the airport

Routine and on time flight with pleasant stewards and decent food. Nice experience!

The crew was super friendly and respectful, they made me feel well all the fly , thanks delta

The crew was amazing. The best in the last times. Great group of people.

My experience it was okay but have many thinks to be better. For example the food, the comfort.

You delayed my trip three days for no reason other than your lack of preparedness, did not offer any compensation, including food or a bed. I couldn’t trust you so I moved up my return flight and lost another day at the end of my trip to hopefully make sure I make my next flight. I will never fly LATAM again. You have the worse accountability and reliability and clearly do not care that your clients have lives and what it cost to fly to another country.

I didn't realize they didn't have bathrooms on the plane. Almost had a very bad situation.

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

No choice of meal in first class. Was the worst meal I’ve ever had in first class.

Experience was fine. Seats were cramped, and we had to wait for repairs before we could take of. Even though the door remained open, we were warned that leaving the plane could cause difficulty trying to fly out later. Staff was pleasant, and climate control was fortunately working. We had trouble at the DFW terminal, but I don't think that was AA's fault.

No complaints. Good WiFi, great crew and excellent speedy baggage claim

Excellent accommodating crew at gate and on board. Baggage claim and gate checking were flawless.

temp inside the plane was very hot and could not be adjusted.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

There were several different delays but we ended up being delayed a total of 40 mins or so. It was annoying we had a gate change which made it take longer to leave DFW, and we had to check our carry on. Ugh

The foot ottoman cushion was missing on my business class seat.. the hydraulics is on its last leg & seat cushions do not have support or paddling. Heavily dented by butts

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

They charged me $120 to check one bag and then charged me another $120 for a carryon. Ridiculous!

I was surprised that they didn’t offer drinks at least even though it was an international flight.

$120 for a carry on bag !!!!!! Insane. Back-breaking seats. Do not recline. Food service is a disgrace. They give only water and a salty snack. Everything else has a price.

Our flight from BOS - BOG was delayed 10 hours because they were waiting for a Flight attendant to fly from Miami. They lied and said they would give us food and hotel. That was a straight Lie! It never came! We were in the airport for 13 hours with Two babies. We were on the plane 7 more Hours. When we asked to get diapers from our checked luggage, Jorge in Boston told my wife she should have planned better. Meanwhile, the 10 Avianca Employees Sat there and did nothing for 13 hours. Yes, we planned for 10 hours with the wait and the flight, not 20 hours JORGE! If this was an American company we would have got a refund! But they are not up to American standards. The kicker is they apparently needed the 3rd stewardess to serve the food. Guess what? It was 4AM when they tried to serve the FOOD! Everybody was asleep by then! Ridiculous! Never Again!

My fly was cancelled so i run to the airport and fight for my fly Thank god at the end was good

Terrible. Flight was delayed without explanation, airplane was in poor condition (old, dirty) and crew was not in a good mood.

Definitely my worst experience. We booked a flight JFK - Cartagena with a layover at Bogota. My partner and I were on time for the boarding at 10:55pm. We were about to enter in the plane, literally, when one of the officer from the airline Avianca, took the passport of my partner to apparently « looked at his luggage reservation ». It made no sense, first the luggage was under my name, and then we went through all the controls at the airport. The person went back to the gate inside the airport, I followed my partner. The employees from the airline were rude and disrespectful. They were not explaining us what’s was going on. After 5 minutes of silence treatment. They told us that my partner was intoxicated (it was absolutely not true, they never conducted tests btw) and he couldn’t board in the plane and he will take the next one. They didn’t late us coordinated the trip, and not even let us say goodbye to each other. I was forced to take the plane to bogota and my partner to stay in NYC. It was traumatic. My partner had to wait 6h in the airport (night time) and he had to pay an additional ticket even tho the employees mentioned he was going to take the next flight. We are going to file a complain. It’s unbelievable. First and last time I will ever use this airline. I do not recommend.

Ok, but these people don’t give you nothing no snack no water

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

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