South America

$130+ Cheap flights from California to South America

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LAX — BOG
abr. 7 — abr. 141
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Cheap flight deals from California to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South America flight deals. Data was last updated abril 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$130
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$631

Good round-trip deal

$648 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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From California to South America
One-way flight from California to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to South America.
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Cheapest flights from California to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 2, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/17:55 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops15h 09mSpirit Airlines
dom. 5/112:07 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops22h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$384
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/2112:30 amLAX - BOG
2 stops10h 50mAvianca
sáb. 6/1411:06 amBOG - LAX
3 stops13h 24mAvianca
Deal found 4/1$393
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/112:14 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop19h 15mCopa Airlines
jue. 5/86:10 amBOG - LAX
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/1$416
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/2311:40 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/87:00 amBOG - LAX
1 stop30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$420
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/85:47 amLAX - BOG
1 stop11h 33mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/218:30 amBOG - LAX
1 stop15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$421
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/91:20 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops10h 45mAvianca
lun. 5/123:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 3/31$439
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/96:45 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/1410:30 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/1411:30 amLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 45mDelta
sáb. 4/192:55 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop20h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/2$448
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lun. 5/58:31 amLAX - MDE
2 stops26h 29mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 5/172:13 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop29h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$451
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dom. 6/16:04 amLAX - MDE
1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines
jue. 6/1212:40 amMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/19:30 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/62:10 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop20h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$455
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/241:37 amSFO - MDE
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
dom. 6/19:42 amMDE - SFO
1 stop15h 58mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/2$459

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South America that are best for you.

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California

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

jue. 5/1

7:55 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Bogotá El Dorado

dom. 5/11

2:07 pm-10:37 am

2 stops22h 30m

$384

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

lun. 4/21

12:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

sáb. 6/14

11:06 am-10:30 pm

3 stops13h 24m

$393

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

jue. 5/1

12:14 pm-9:29 am

1 stop19h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

jue. 5/8

6:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$416

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

mié. 4/23

11:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

jue. 5/8

7:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop30h 08m

$420

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

jue. 5/8

5:47 am-7:20 pm

1 stop11h 33m

Bogotá El Dorado

mié. 5/21

8:30 am-9:38 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$421

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

vie. 5/9

1:20 pm-2:05 am

2 stops10h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

lun. 5/12

3:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$439

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

vie. 5/9

6:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop13h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

mié. 5/14

10:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$444

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

lun. 4/14

11:30 am-3:15 am

1 stop13h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

sáb. 4/19

2:55 pm-9:23 am

1 stop20h 28m

$448

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

lun. 5/5

8:31 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 29m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

sáb. 5/17

2:13 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$451

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

dom. 6/1

6:04 am-8:15 pm

1 stop12h 11m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

jue. 6/12

12:40 am-9:29 am

1 stop10h 49m

$453

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Best time to book a flight from California to South America

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to South America?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South America (average of $359). Flying from California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 2, 2025.

When flying from California to South America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South America. Reviews last updated abril 2, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • How popular is this California to South America flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $130. However, be on the lookout for offers from Viva and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from California to South America for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to South America that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South America (average of $359). Flying from California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to South America. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$281Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$320Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$361Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$371Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$389Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$389Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$389Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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