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$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South America

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DTT — BOG
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$243
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,083
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/298:48 pmDTW - CTG
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/151:12 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:23 pmDTW - BOG
1 stop17h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/202:03 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop28h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:48 pmDTW - CLO
1 stop17h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/151:50 pmCLO - DTW
1 stop20h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:40 amDTW - BOG
3 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/202:03 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$337
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:00 amDTW - MDE
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/202:14 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop26h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$357
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:48 pmDTW - MDE
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/810:20 amMDE - DTW
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$383
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:23 pmDTW - CLO
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:20 pmCLO - DTW
3 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$401
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:29 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:41 pmCTG - DTW
3 stops34h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$427
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Mon 5/125:40 amDTW - LIM
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/208:25 pmLIM - DTW
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:43 pmDTW - UIO
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/303:08 amUIO - DTW
2 stops27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/192:35 pmDTW - GRU
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/89:30 pmGRU - DTW
2 stops20h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 4/312:20 pmDTW - GRU
2 stops16h 55mDelta
Wed 4/97:35 amGRU - DTW
2 stops18h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/3$527

Find flights from Detroit to South America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 March 3, 2025.

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Detroit

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South America

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/29

8:48 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/15

1:12 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$243

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

8:23 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/20

2:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$297

DetroitCali

DTW - CLO

DTWCLO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/31

8:48 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Tue 4/15

1:50 pm-11:36 am

1 stop20h 46m

$313

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

5:40 am-2:03 pm

3 stops33h 23m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/20

2:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$337

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/9

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 5/20

2:14 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$357

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

8:48 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop23h 02m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 4/8

10:20 am-11:36 am

1 stop24h 16m

$383

DetroitCali

DTW - CLO

DTWCLO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

8:23 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 5/21

2:20 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops22h 52m

$401

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

10:29 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops14h 38m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 6/2

9:41 pm-8:42 am

3 stops34h 01m

$427

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/12

5:40 am-1:45 am

2 stops21h 05m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 5/20

8:25 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$460

DetroitQuito

DTW - UIO

DTWUIO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/25

6:43 pm-6:45 am

1 stop13h 02m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 3/30

3:08 am-8:00 am

2 stops27h 52m

$479

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to South America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to South America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to South America as you normally would.

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 March 3, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,464 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,763 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,796 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to South America?

    If you book a flight to South America from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Copa Airlines flights start at $269 while deals on Air Canada start at $280 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lima J Chavez Intl or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cartagena Rafael Nunez when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South America (average of $359). Flying from Detroit 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to South America

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$441Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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