South America

$84+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to South America

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to South America flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$84
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$886
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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. 11% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 febrero 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 5/285:40 amDTW - CTG
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
mié. 6/41:14 pmCTG - DTW
2 stops10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
lun. 4/285:00 amDTW - BOG
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
mié. 5/72:03 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop20h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
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mié. 5/285:40 amDTW - CLO
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/22:20 pmCLO - DTW
1 stop26h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$336
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lun. 4/145:00 amDTW - BOG
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/235:44 amBOG - DTW
2 stops28h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$368
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mié. 4/95:00 amDTW - MDE
1 stop9h 15mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/201:46 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$370
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mar. 4/291:47 pmDTW - MDE
3 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/97:48 pmMDE - DTW
3 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$371
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lun. 4/77:27 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/1310:50 amCTG - DTW
3 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$377
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dom. 4/65:00 amDTW - CLO
1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/146:41 amCLO - DTW
2 stops36h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$430
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mar. 4/2910:02 amDTW - LIM
2 stops16h 43mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/272:50 amLIM - DTW
2 stops15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$446
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mar. 4/15:00 amDTW - GRU
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/84:50 pmGRU - DTW
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$529
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lun. 3/246:18 amDTW - UIO
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/79:11 amUIO - DTW
1 stop28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$549
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lun. 4/288:25 amDTW - MDE
2 stops16h 48mLATAM Airlines
lun. 5/192:48 amMDE - DTW
2 stops16h 31mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$569

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Detroit

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South America

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DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 5/28

5:40 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

mié. 6/4

1:14 pm-12:20 am

2 stops10h 06m

$258

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

5:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

mié. 5/7

2:03 pm-11:58 am

1 stop20h 55m

$309

DetroitCali

DTW - CLO

DTWCLO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/23

9:02 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

lun. 5/19

2:20 pm-11:58 am

1 stop20h 38m

$345

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/14

5:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

mié. 4/23

5:44 am-11:36 am

2 stops28h 52m

$368

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 4/9

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

mar. 5/20

1:46 pm-8:07 am

1 stop17h 21m

$370

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/29

1:47 pm-6:50 pm

3 stops30h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

vie. 5/9

7:48 pm-8:42 am

3 stops35h 54m

$371

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/7

7:27 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

dom. 4/13

10:50 am-12:58 am

3 stops37h 08m

$377

DetroitCali

DTW - CLO

DTWCLO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 4/6

5:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

lun. 4/14

6:41 am-7:57 pm

2 stops36h 16m

$430

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/29

10:02 am-1:45 am

2 stops16h 43m

Lima J Chavez Intl

mar. 5/27

2:50 am-7:18 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$446

DetroitSao Paulo

DTW - GRU

DTWGRU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/1

5:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops23h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

mar. 4/8

4:50 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$529

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to South America

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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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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 $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and United 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$441Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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