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$125+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BOG
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$387
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$125
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$644
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:11 pmOAK - MDE
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/81:53 pmMDE - OAK
2 stops22h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$387
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 4/212:11 pmOAK - BOG
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/77:26 amBOG - OAK
1 stop14h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$404
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:11 pmOAK - BOG
2 stops22h 53mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/271:59 pmBOG - OAK
2 stops18h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/52:10 pmOAK - BOG
1 stop31h 35mViva
Mon 3/171:40 amBOG - OAK
2 stops37h 50mViva
Deal found 3/1$476
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.
Fri 5/163:05 pmOAK - CTG
3 stops43h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:38 pmCTG - OAK
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$557
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.
Thu 4/177:46 amOAK - LIM
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/231:15 amLIM - OAK
2 stops43h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$607
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:15 pmOAK - BOG
2 stops15h 40mDelta
Sat 9/610:45 amBOG - OAK
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/2$627
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.
Sun 3/99:57 pmOAK - LIM
1 stop28h 45mVolaris
Sat 3/155:55 amLIM - OAK
1 stop16h 08mVolaris
Deal found 3/2$664
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.
Tue 4/112:11 pmOAK - MDE
2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/72:00 amMDE - OAK
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$718
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.
Sun 5/1112:39 pmOAK - LIM
2 stops31h 31mDelta
Mon 5/198:15 amLIM - OAK
2 stops17h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/3$749
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.
Wed 4/212:11 pmOAK - SCL
3 stops46h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/88:46 pmSCL - OAK
2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$764
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.
Thu 6/1210:06 amOAK - GYE
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/283:15 amGYE - OAK
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$815

Find flights from Oakland to South America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandMedellín

OAK - MDE

OAKMDE

Oakland

Tue 4/1

12:11 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops23h 12m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 4/8

1:53 pm-10:37 am

2 stops22h 44m

$387

OaklandBogotá

OAK - BOG

OAKBOG

Oakland

Wed 4/2

12:11 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/7

7:26 am-8:24 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$404

OaklandBogotá

OAK - BOG

OAKBOG

Oakland

Wed 3/19

12:11 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 3/27

1:59 pm-6:36 am

2 stops18h 37m

$440

OaklandCartagena

OAK - CTG

OAKCTG

Oakland

Fri 5/16

3:05 pm-12:06 pm

3 stops43h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 5/24

9:38 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$557

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Thu 4/17

7:46 am-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/23

1:15 am-6:34 pm

2 stops43h 19m

$607

OaklandMedellín

OAK - MDE

OAKMDE

Oakland

Tue 4/1

12:11 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops23h 12m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 4/7

2:00 am-8:24 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$718

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Thu 4/17

10:10 pm-5:06 am

1 stop28h 56m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 4/24

6:14 am-8:24 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$725

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Sun 5/11

12:39 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 5/20

11:20 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$749

OaklandSantiago

OAK - SCL

OAKSCL

Oakland

Wed 4/2

12:11 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops46h 14m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 4/8

8:46 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$764

OaklandGuayaquil

OAK - GYE

OAKGYE

Oakland

Thu 6/12

10:06 am-11:20 pm

3 stops35h 14m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sat 6/28

3:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$815

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to South America

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to South America?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 Oakland, California 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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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.

Viva
7.0
Good
794 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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.

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,199 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,940 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Oakland to South America?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to South America.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to South America are Spirit Airlines ($125), Delta ($311), and Viva ($363).

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to South America?

    Most travelers choose Oakland - Bogotá El Dorado, Oakland - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl or Oakland - Lima J Chavez Intl when deciding on the best route from Oakland, California to South America.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South America (average of $359). Flying from Oakland, California 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to South America

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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$493Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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