South America

$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South America

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DTW — BOG
abr. 2 — abr. 91
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South America

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$99
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$991
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to South America
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
vie. 5/169:09 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops16h 01mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/211:15 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop7h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$257
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mié. 4/305:10 amDTW - MDE
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/161:53 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop18h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$347
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sáb. 4/269:02 pmDTW - MDE
2 stops16h 58mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/88:19 amMDE - DTW
2 stops12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$366
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mar. 4/221:06 pmDTW - CTG
3 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/296:55 amCTG - DTW
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$386
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lun. 4/2810:02 amDTW - CLO
2 stops12h 49mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/206:23 amCLO - DTW
2 stops14h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$395
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mar. 4/155:00 amDTW - BOG
2 stops25h 27mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/181:59 pmBOG - DTW
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$422
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sáb. 8/308:29 pmDTW - BOG
1 stop16h 28mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/312:52 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mar. 4/296:32 pmDTW - LIM
1 stop21h 03mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/137:00 amLIM - DTW
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$521
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lun. 5/56:18 pmDTW - GRU
2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/811:05 pmGRU - DTW
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$569
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mié. 5/712:20 pmDTW - GIG
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/135:30 pmGIG - DTW
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$575
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dom. 5/186:00 amDTW - MDE
2 stops16h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/289:45 amMDE - DTW
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$579
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mar. 5/139:09 pmDTW - SDU
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/289:00 pmSDU - DTW
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$593

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

South America

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/16

9:09 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 5/21

1:15 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$257

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/30

5:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

vie. 5/16

1:53 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 17m

$347

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 4/26

9:02 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

jue. 5/8

8:19 am-9:31 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$366

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/22

1:06 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops33h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mar. 4/29

6:55 am-8:57 am

2 stops25h 02m

$386

DetroitCali

DTW - CLO

DTWCLO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

10:02 am-9:51 pm

2 stops12h 49m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

mar. 5/20

6:23 am-9:31 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$395

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/15

5:00 am-5:27 am

2 stops25h 27m

Bogotá El Dorado

vie. 4/18

1:59 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$422

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 8/30

8:29 pm-11:57 am

1 stop16h 28m

Bogotá El Dorado

mié. 9/3

12:52 pm-8:07 am

1 stop18h 15m

$440

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/29

6:32 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 03m

Lima J Chavez Intl

mar. 5/13

7:00 am-11:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

$521

DetroitSao Paulo

DTW - GRU

DTWGRU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 5/5

6:18 pm-2:10 am

2 stops30h 52m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

jue. 5/8

11:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$569

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/7

12:20 pm-12:35 am

3 stops35h 15m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

mar. 5/13

5:30 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$575

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America (average of $359). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 marzo 28, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 marzo 28, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), located 17.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to South America.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America (average of $359). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$527Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$529Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$583Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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