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$119+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BOG
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$119
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$527
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:09 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops16h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/141:15 pmCTG - DTW
2 stops17h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$278
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/178:29 pmDTW - BOG
1 stop16h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/2412:52 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$367
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:48 pmDTW - MDE
1 stop17h 10mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/281:53 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop25h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$370
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/109:09 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/1310:40 amCTG - DTW
3 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$373
This Avianca Connect 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:32 pmDTW - BOG
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1411:15 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$398
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:00 amDTW - BOG
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/286:30 amBOG - DTW
1 stop15h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$413
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/189:09 pmDTW - MDE
3 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/281:53 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$437
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:26 amDTW - CTG
2 stops24h 15mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/69:38 amCTG - DTW
2 stops23h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/15$575
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.
Mon 7/218:20 amDTW - MDE
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/1312:15 amMDE - DTW
2 stops14h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$582
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:00 amDTW - MDE
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/202:15 amMDE - DTW
1 stop20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$590
This Avianca Connect 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 Avianca Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:00 amDTW - LIM
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/162:50 amLIM - DTW
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$597
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1511:05 amDTW - BOG
2 stops18h 00mAir Canada
Mon 5/199:00 amBOG - DTW
2 stops24h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$606

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America that are best for you.

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Detroit

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South America

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Depart

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DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

9:09 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 5/14

1:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops17h 20m

$278

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

8:48 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/28

1:53 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop25h 58m

$370

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

9:09 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/13

10:40 am-11:02 pm

3 stops35h 22m

$373

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

6:32 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/14

11:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$398

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-11:08 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$413

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 5/22

2:07 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$423

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

9:09 pm-11:19 pm

3 stops27h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/28

1:53 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 17m

$437

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

7:15 am-4:42 am

2 stops22h 27m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 6/28

12:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$592

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-1:45 am

2 stops20h 45m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 6/16

2:50 am-11:45 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$597

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

11:05 am-4:05 am

2 stops18h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 5/19

9:00 am-10:23 am

2 stops24h 23m

$606

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to South America

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,761 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.
GOL
7.3
Good
1,060 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Copa 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?

    While some choose either Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Bogotá El Dorado or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lima J Chavez Intl is the most popular route 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.

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    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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$527Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$554Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$583Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$806Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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