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$258+ Cheap flights from South America to California

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — LAX
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:00 pmBOG - LAX
3 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/2211:18 amLAX - BOG
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/213:17 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop32h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/43:30 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:15 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop22h 43mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/1812:59 amLAX - BOG
2 stops33h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$439
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/53:05 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:20 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/231:02 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1711:20 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$442
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1210:05 pmBOG - LAX
3 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/129:12 amLAX - BOG
3 stops17h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:14 amBOG - LAX
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/611:05 amLAX - BOG
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$444
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:55 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2412:28 pmLAX - BOG
3 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$445
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/183:15 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops26h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/1410:35 amLAX - BOG
2 stops24h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$446
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:47 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops58h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/11:50 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/197:14 amBOG - LAX
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:05 amLAX - BOG
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$448
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:37 pmLIM - LAX
2 stops25h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/911:58 pmLAX - LIM
2 stops19h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$460

Cheap flight deals from South America to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to California flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$436
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$503

Good round-trip deal

$569 or less

Good one-way deal

$379 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South America to California 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to California that are best for you.

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South America

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sao PauloLos Angeles

GRU - LAX

GRULAX

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 12/5

5:45 pm-6:15 am

1 stop17h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

11:55 am-9:55 am

1 stop17h 00m

$486

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 11/21

6:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$486

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:11 pm-9:29 am

1 stop19h 18m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/2

10:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

2:25 am-12:06 am

1 stop19h 41m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 11/11

4:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

11:05 am-9:25 am

1 stop19h 20m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 12/3

4:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/13

11:05 am-12:20 am

1 stop10h 15m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 12/16

10:25 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

1:25 am-12:20 am

1 stop19h 55m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 3/27

10:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

10:22 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop17h 04m

$488

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-10:34 pm

1 stop19h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

1:11 am-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$488

Sao PauloLos Angeles

GRU - LAX

GRULAX

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Wed 3/18

9:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

6:00 am-5:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

$490

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Best time to book a flight from South America to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from South America with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to California (average of $182). Flying from South America to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 SA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South America to California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South America to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South America to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South America to California flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from South America to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,468 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,562 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South America to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South America to California?

    For as low as $488, Delta can have you in California from South America in 12h 03m. The distance between South America and California is about 3477 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $268 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $271 and American Airlines from $279 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to California (average of $182). Flying from South America to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 South America to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South America to California. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$285Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$296Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$304Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$364Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$395Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$561Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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