South America

$120+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South America

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WAS — BOG
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South America

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$790

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South America
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. 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 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/34:34 pmIAD - CTG
1 stop17h 09mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/69:38 amCTG - IAD
1 stop13h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$284
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:00 amIAD - CTG
1 stop13h 13mAvianca
Mon 6/97:01 pmCTG - IAD
1 stop9h 34mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$289
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:00 amIAD - CTG
1 stop7h 52mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/212:06 pmCTG - IAD
1 stop9h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/21$296
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/318:06 pmIAD - CTG
2 stops19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/51:25 pmCTG - IAD
2 stops18h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$300
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Mon 4/287:46 pmIAD - CTG
1 stop18h 33mDelta
Sat 5/32:29 pmCTG - IAD
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/21$301
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Thu 5/154:05 amIAD - BOG
3 stops12h 05mAvianca
Sat 8/162:25 pmBOG - IAD
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Deal found 4/22$315
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:00 amBWI - MDE
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/139:45 amMDE - BWI
1 stop12h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$327
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Sun 5/117:57 pmBWI - MDE
1 stop18h 18mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/162:13 pmMDE - BWI
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$328
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.
Sun 5/184:49 pmBWI - MDE
1 stop16h 29mCopa Airlines
Sat 5/246:39 amMDE - BWI
1 stop7h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$330
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 5/72:21 amIAD - BOG
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/134:54 amBOG - IAD
1 stop18h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$331
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Fri 5/25:00 amBWI - MDE
2 stops16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/61:50 pmMDE - BWI
2 stops19h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$336
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Wed 5/211:55 pmDCA - BOG
1 stop7h 03mLATAM Airlines
Wed 5/2810:15 amBOG - DCA
1 stop10h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/21$343

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Washington, D.C.Cartagena

IAD - CTG

IADCTG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

4:34 pm-8:43 am

1 stop17h 09m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 5/6

9:38 am-12:29 am

1 stop13h 51m

$284

Washington, D.C.Cartagena

IAD - CTG

IADCTG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/5

7:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 6/9

7:01 pm-5:35 am

1 stop9h 34m

$289

Washington, D.C.Cartagena

IAD - CTG

IADCTG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

8:06 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 6/5

1:25 pm-8:38 am

2 stops18h 13m

$300

Washington, D.C.Cartagena

IAD - CTG

IADCTG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

7:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 5/8

2:34 pm-12:28 am

1 stop8h 54m

$301

Washington, D.C.Bogotá

IAD - BOG

IADBOG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

4:05 am-3:10 pm

3 stops12h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 8/16

2:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$315

BaltimoreMedellín

BWI - MDE

BWIMDE

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 5/13

9:45 am-10:53 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$327

BaltimoreMedellín

BWI - MDE

BWIMDE

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/11

7:57 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 5/16

2:13 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$328

BaltimoreMedellín

BWI - MDE

BWIMDE

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/18

4:49 pm-8:18 am

1 stop16h 29m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 5/24

6:39 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$330

Washington, D.C.Bogotá

IAD - BOG

IADBOG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

2:21 am-5:07 pm

1 stop15h 46m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/13

4:54 am-12:29 am

1 stop18h 35m

$331

BaltimoreMedellín

BWI - MDE

BWIMDE

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/2

5:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 5/6

1:50 pm-9:56 am

2 stops19h 06m

$336

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $120. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to South America for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South America?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America consider choosing Avianca (89%), ANA (83%) or United Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to South America is $153. On average you can expect to pay $870. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Bogotá El Dorado), can usually be booked for $331.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America (average of $359). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to South America

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$230Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$256Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$279Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$279Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
GOLCheapest$411Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$597Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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