South America

$160+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to South America

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SJC — BOG
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to South America (0SA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$378
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$160
(Priceline)
From San Jose to South America
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/268:31 amSJC - BOG
2 stops22h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/3011:21 amBOG - SJC
2 stops23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$363
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Mon 2/311:36 amSJC - MDE
2 stops23h 41mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/62:50 amMDE - SJC
2 stops20h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7$378
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Wed 2/59:41 amSJC - BOG
3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/125:44 amBOG - SJC
3 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$400
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Fri 1/318:31 amSJC - MDE
3 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/133:15 pmMDE - SJC
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$449
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Sun 2/23:35 pmSJC - LIM
2 stops28h 13mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/811:56 pmLIM - SJC
2 stops17h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8$536
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Thu 2/276:40 amSJC - BOG
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Wed 3/123:50 pmBOG - SJC
1 stop32h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/7$545
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Thu 2/276:40 amSJC - BOG
1 stop9h 50mLATAM Airlines
Mon 3/109:00 amBOG - SJC
1 stop15h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/7$551
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Thu 2/276:10 amSJC - BOG
1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1112:10 amBOG - SJC
1 stop15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$554
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Tue 2/48:02 pmSJC - LIM
3 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/205:55 amLIM - SJC
2 stops30h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$577
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Sat 5/178:30 amSJC - BOG
2 stops18h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/2312:14 amBOG - SJC
2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$580
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Thu 2/273:54 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops28h 11mLufthansa
Tue 3/111:30 amBOG - SJC
2 stops21h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$583
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Thu 2/69:34 pmSJC - UIO
3 stops43h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1810:00 amUIO - SJC
3 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$583

Find flights from San Jose to South America within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 January 8, 2025.

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San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

Mon 2/3

11:36 am-2:17 pm

2 stops23h 41m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/6

2:50 am-8:39 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$378

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Wed 2/5

11:36 am-2:11 pm

3 stops23h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/10

3:06 pm-7:07 pm

3 stops31h 01m

$381

San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

Fri 1/31

8:31 am-9:34 pm

3 stops34h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 2/13

3:15 pm-7:50 am

2 stops19h 35m

$449

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Thu 2/20

6:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 3/11

4:00 am-7:56 pm

2 stops17h 56m

$486

San JoseLima

SJC - LIM

SJCLIM

San Jose

Sun 2/2

3:35 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops28h 13m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 2/8

11:56 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$536

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Thu 2/27

6:40 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/12

3:50 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop32h 19m

$544

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Wed 4/2

6:27 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 4/6

12:14 am-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$555

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Thu 2/27

1:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/12

10:15 am-11:57 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$566

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Wed 2/5

6:10 am-11:30 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 2/9

12:10 am-9:28 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$573

San JoseLima

SJC - LIM

SJCLIM

San Jose

Tue 2/4

8:02 pm-10:48 pm

3 stops23h 46m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 2/20

5:55 am-9:02 am

2 stops30h 07m

$577

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to South America

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 January 8, 2025.

When flying from San Jose 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 January 8, 2025.
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,337 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.7
Good
1,650 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
1,835 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
811 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,499 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Jose to South America?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to South America. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $160. Users have also found prices from $368 and $369 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South America (average of $359). Flying from San Jose 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to South America

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 January 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$388Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$575Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$689Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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