South America

$196+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South America

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SFO — BOG
Mar 8 — Mar 151
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South America flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$644
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From San Francisco to South America
One-way flight from San Francisco to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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

This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2611:59 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop17h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/18:30 amBOG - SFO
1 stop11h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$448
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Fri 5/162:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Fri 5/233:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Deal found 3/1$449
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:53 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop14h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:00 amBOG - SFO
1 stop17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$451
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1312:43 amSFO - CTG
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/239:38 amCTG - SFO
1 stop13h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$452
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:20 pmSFO - MDE
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Mon 4/283:15 amMDE - SFO
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Deal found 3/3$455
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.
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - BOG
1 stop11h 30mDelta
Wed 4/22:55 pmBOG - SFO
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/2$455
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:43 amSFO - CTG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:05 pmCTG - SFO
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$464
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/241:51 amSFO - BOG
1 stop13h 21mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/314:45 pmBOG - SFO
1 stop27h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/2$466
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:51 amSFO - MDE
1 stop10h 19mCopa Airlines
Wed 3/1211:59 amMDE - SFO
1 stop13h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/1$475
This LATAM Airlines 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:09 pmSFO - BOG
2 stops24h 51mLATAM Airlines
Sun 3/93:50 pmBOG - SFO
2 stops22h 47mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$475
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:51 amSFO - CTG
1 stop10h 13mCopa Airlines
Wed 3/129:35 amCTG - SFO
1 stop16h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/2$494
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/57:00 amSFO - MDE
1 stop13h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/146:00 amMDE - SFO
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$503

Find flights from San Francisco to South America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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

San Francisco

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:59 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 5/1

8:30 am-6:28 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$448

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

2:20 pm-1:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 5/23

3:59 am-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$449

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

12:43 am-8:43 am

2 stops30h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 5/23

9:38 am-8:58 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$452

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/7

2:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop21h 40m

$455

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 4/28

3:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$455

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

8:20 pm-8:41 am

1 stop10h 21m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/25

9:22 am-11:40 pm

1 stop16h 18m

$459

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:43 am-8:43 am

2 stops30h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 5/5

9:05 pm-9:45 am

2 stops14h 40m

$464

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

1:51 am-5:12 pm

1 stop13h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 3/31

4:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$466

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/14

2:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops22h 40m

$475

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1:51 am-10:59 pm

1 stop19h 08m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 3/17

6:39 am-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$494

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South America

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to South America including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South America?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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.

When flying from San Francisco 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 March 3, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 14

2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to South America. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South America one-way?

    $198 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $225 and $225, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South America?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to South America?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AviancaCheapest$323Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$335Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$352Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$389Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$389Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$389Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AeromexicoCheapest$562Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeroMexico ConnectCheapest$615Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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