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$117+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South America

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BOG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$309
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$873

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$191 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/93:29 pmORD - BOG
2 stops20h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:52 pmBOG - ORD
2 stops25h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$309
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/12:35 pmORD - LIM
1 stop18h 55mAvianca
Wed 7/28:25 pmLIM - ORD
1 stop16h 50mAvianca
Deal found 4/15$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/319:40 pmORD - MDE
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/79:45 amMDE - ORD
1 stop13h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/15:00 amORD - BOG
1 stop17h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:30 amBOG - ORD
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/135:30 amORD - BOG
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 5/209:00 amBOG - ORD
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/17$312
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:59 pmORD - BOG
1 stop17h 41mLATAM Airlines
Wed 5/219:00 amBOG - ORD
1 stop12h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/16$313
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:51 amORD - BOG
1 stop16h 15mCopa Airlines
Wed 4/3011:39 amBOG - ORD
1 stop12h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:55 amORD - BOG
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/712:14 amBOG - ORD
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:54 amORD - LIM
1 stop14h 51mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/2011:00 amLIM - ORD
1 stop26h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$331
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Mon 5/52:35 pmORD - BOG
Nonstop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/102:07 pmBOG - ORD
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$338
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/121:07 amORD - CTG
1 stop12h 57mCopa Airlines
Thu 7/176:20 amCTG - ORD
1 stop18h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/16$344
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Sun 6/12:35 pmORD - CTG
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/51:15 pmCTG - ORD
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$345

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South America that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South America that are best for you.

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Chicago

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

3:29 pm-11:57 am

2 stops20h 28m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 9/16

12:52 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$309

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

2:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 7/2

8:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$310

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

9:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 6/7

9:45 am-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$310

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

5:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-9:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$311

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/20

2:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$312

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:59 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$313

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

7:51 am-12:06 am

1 stop16h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 4/30

11:39 am-12:32 am

1 stop12h 53m

$314

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

11:55 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/7

12:14 am-12:15 am

1 stop24h 01m

$319

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:54 am-10:45 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 5/20

11:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop26h 47m

$331

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

2:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 5/10

2:07 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 58m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South America (average of $359). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 April 17, 2025.

When flying from Chicago 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to South America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 17, 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to South America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Copa Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $118 and $120 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to South America?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to South America are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to South America?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,008 for a flight from Chicago to South America. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl) is currently priced at $310.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to South America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to South America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to South America.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South America (average of $359). Flying from Chicago 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 Chicago to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$218Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$259Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$273Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$302Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$311Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AzulCheapest$450Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
GOLCheapest$583Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$707Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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