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$269+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South America to California

Cheapest flights from South America to California
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 December 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/151:30 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop11h 30mAvianca
Fri 1/3011:20 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$421
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/164:00 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Fri 2/2012:25 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops10h 25mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$425
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/154:00 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/166:52 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$433
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/134:00 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Wed 1/1411:20 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 40mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$438
This Aviatur deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Aviatur is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/144:00 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 35mAvianca
Sat 1/311:00 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop9h 50mAvianca
Deal found 12/10$441
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop11h 30mAvianca
Fri 1/2311:20 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 12/11$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/118:15 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:50 amLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/172:17 amBOG - LAX
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/196:32 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops15h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$447
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/106:08 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop20h 54mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/319:04 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 25mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/10$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/228:15 amBOG - LAX
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:45 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/228:15 amBOG - LAX
1 stop18h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/274:35 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/228:15 amBOG - LAX
1 stop26h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:50 amLAX - BOG
1 stop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$461

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$335
(Spirit)

One-way from

$269
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$542

Good round-trip deal

$722 or less

Good one-way deal

$336 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to California that are best for you.

Fly from

South America

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 2/20

3:06 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$335

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 2/22

3:06 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

7:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$335

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/18

3:06 pm-7:09 am

2 stops19h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

7:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$349

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/18

3:06 pm-7:09 am

2 stops19h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

7:45 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$349

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 1/20

3:06 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

7:07 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$351

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 1/15

3:06 pm-7:15 am

2 stops19h 09m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

7:07 pm-11:25 pm

3 stops25h 18m

$425

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 1/21

3:06 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 56m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$453

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/17

8:15 am-4:58 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

12:55 am-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$458

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 1/30

8:15 am-4:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

10:24 am-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$458

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 3/30

8:30 am-11:39 pm

1 stop17h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

6:45 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$458

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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
1,558 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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
1,889 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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
9,095 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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
11,049 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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
2,480 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,558 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

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

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

    For as low as $335, Spirit Airlines can have you in California from South America in 11h 45m. 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 $138 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and Spirit Airlines from $204 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$276Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$288Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$288Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$359Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$395Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
GOLCheapest$562Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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