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$98+ Cheap flights from the United States to South America

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LAX — BOG
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to South America

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
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One-way from

$98
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$722

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/710:13 amMCO - MDE
Nonstop3h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/172:13 pmMDE - MCO
1 stop15h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$259
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:19 amFLL - MDE
1 stop5h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/32:14 pmMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/1010:45 amFLL - MDE
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/127:46 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$278
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/31:40 pmMCO - MDE
1 stop16h 20mLATAM Airlines
Sun 6/810:54 pmMDE - MCO
1 stop12h 26mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/27$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/66:00 amMCO - MDE
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/161:55 pmMDE - MCO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/287:10 amMCO - MDE
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Thu 5/85:32 amMDE - MCO
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/27$284
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/94:25 pmMCO - MDE
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/32:14 pmMDE - MCO
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$288
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/154:30 pmFLL - MDE
Nonstop3h 20mAvianca
Tue 5/209:51 pmMDE - FLL
2 stops15h 09mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$293
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Sat 3/295:32 pmMIA - MDE
1 stop8h 27mLATAM Airlines
Fri 4/48:17 amMDE - MIA
1 stop6h 23mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/28$295
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/131:50 pmMCO - MDE
Nonstop3h 50mAvianca
Mon 7/77:05 amMDE - MCO
Nonstop4h 05mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$299
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Fri 5/236:50 pmMIA - MDE
Nonstop3h 25mAvianca
Tue 5/2712:35 pmMDE - MIA
Nonstop3h 40mAvianca
Deal found 3/27$299
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Sun 5/118:30 amMIA - MDE
1 stop6h 45mCopa Airlines
Sun 5/185:06 amMDE - MIA
1 stop6h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$307

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South America that are best for you.

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OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Wed 5/7

10:13 am-12:58 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 5/17

2:13 pm-7:07 am

1 stop15h 54m

$259

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/26

8:19 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 5/3

2:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$277

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 5/10

10:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 5/12

7:46 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$278

OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Tue 6/3

1:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop16h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 6/8

10:54 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop12h 26m

$279

OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-7:38 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$283

OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Mon 4/28

7:10 am-7:10 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/8

5:32 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$284

OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Wed 4/9

4:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 5/3

2:14 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$288

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 4/29

6:11 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 5/4

9:42 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$289

OrlandoMedellín

MCO - MDE

MCOMDE

Orlando

Fri 6/13

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 7/7

7:05 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$299

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 4/23

4:30 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 4/27

10:20 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to South America

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 28, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA 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 28, 2025.
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,395 reviews
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

Air hostesses were friendly. There should be more options for tea.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,750 reviews
Caribbean Airlines
8.2
Very good
149 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 9
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - GEO

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and Copa Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from USA to South America for a low price.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to South America?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$87Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$89Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$114Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$151Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$164Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$184Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EmiratesCheapest$286Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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