South America

$130+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South America

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NYC — BOG
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South America flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$753

Good round-trip deal

$409 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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From New York (NYC) to South America
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to South America.
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Cheapest flights from New York to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/33:32 pmJFK - CTG
1 stop17h 50mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/2011:59 amCTG - JFK
1 stop14h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$367
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:30 amJFK - GYE
2 stops11h 55mAvianca
Sun 6/13:35 amGYE - JFK
1 stop9h 24mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/312:30 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/79:45 amMDE - EWR
1 stop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$381
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:55 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/302:13 pmMDE - EWR
1 stop17h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$382
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/58:59 pmEWR - MDE
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/88:19 amMDE - EWR
2 stops23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$384
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 9/1610:00 amJFK - GYE
1 stop14h 57mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/2312:16 pmGYE - JFK
1 stop14h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$388
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/37:30 amJFK - CTG
2 stops11h 15mAvianca
Thu 6/1210:45 amCTG - JFK
2 stops10h 55mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 4/299:30 amEWR - MDE
2 stops11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:00 amMDE - EWR
1 stop17h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$405
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:30 amJFK - MDE
Nonstop5h 25mAvianca
Fri 5/2312:10 amMDE - JFK
1 stop12h 49mAvianca
Deal found 4/20$420
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amLGA - MDE
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/122:13 pmMDE - LGA
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/97:30 amLGA - MDE
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1712:15 amMDE - LGA
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$424
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:00 amJFK - GEO
Nonstop5h 40mCaribbean Airlines
Wed 5/145:00 amGEO - JFK
1 stop18h 15mCaribbean Airlines
Deal found 4/21$425

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South America that are best for you.

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New York

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCartagena

JFK - CTG

JFKCTG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

3:32 pm-8:22 am

1 stop17h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 9/20

11:59 am-3:56 am

1 stop14h 57m

$367

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

12:30 am-11:25 am

2 stops11h 55m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 6/1

3:35 am-1:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$381

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Sat 5/3

12:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/7

9:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$381

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Fri 5/16

9:55 pm-12:58 pm

1 stop16h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 5/30

2:13 pm-9:07 am

1 stop17h 54m

$382

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Mon 5/5

8:59 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/8

8:19 am-9:07 am

2 stops23h 48m

$384

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-11:57 pm

1 stop14h 57m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 9/23

12:16 pm-3:56 am

1 stop14h 40m

$388

New YorkCartagena

JFK - CTG

JFKCTG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

7:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 6/12

1:46 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$393

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Tue 4/29

9:30 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop17h 09m

$405

New YorkMedellín

LGA - MDE

LGAMDE

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 5/12

2:13 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$420

New YorkMedellín

JFK - MDE

JFKMDE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

6:30 am-10:55 am

Nonstop5h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 5/23

12:10 am-1:59 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$420

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to South America

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 22, 2025.

When flying from New York 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 New York to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 22, 2025.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.

Related info for your journey

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

    $130 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Avianca, with prices starting from $162 and $165, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to South America?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to South America on time: United Airlines (87%), ANA (85%), Turkish Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to South America?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to South America is $183. On average you can expect to pay $1,090. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl), can usually be booked for $351.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York 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 New York to South America.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to South America?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$89Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$226Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$268Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$323Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$382Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AzulCheapest$466Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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