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$262+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to California flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$397
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$262
(123 Milhas)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$514

Good round-trip deal

$491 or less

Good one-way deal

$360 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:22 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2711:15 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$397
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:24 amMDE - LAX
2 stops22h 33mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/1011:15 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/8$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:59 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1710:34 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$400
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:22 pmMDE - LAX
2 stops19h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1911:15 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$403
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/151:16 amMDE - LAX
3 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/3012:09 amLAX - MDE
2 stops22h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1112:55 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/189:20 amLAX - BOG
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$404
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/221:16 amMDE - LAX
2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/306:11 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops28h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$405
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/252:10 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops20h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/3112:09 amLAX - BOG
2 stops11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$406
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:16 amMDE - LAX
2 stops24h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/1911:15 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$407
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:10 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops20h 07mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/2412:09 amLAX - BOG
2 stops11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$408
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1712:55 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/252:27 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$409
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:59 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop19h 46mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/1412:57 amLAX - MDE
2 stops14h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$410

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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 September 11, 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

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 10/16

1:16 am-11:48 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

11:15 am-1:04 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$419

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 11/6

6:24 am-4:05 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

9:04 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 47m

$421

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 11/13

9:17 am-4:05 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

12:52 am-5:00 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$421

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 9/24

5:31 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

2:01 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$422

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 9/27

5:31 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

10:05 pm-9:10 am

1 stop9h 05m

$422

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 11/6

8:37 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/14

12:52 am-8:00 pm

1 stop16h 08m

$422

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 10/14

6:37 am-11:12 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

12:06 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$422

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 9/25

5:31 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

1:46 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$422

MedellínLos Angeles

MDE - LAX

MDELAX

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 11/20

8:37 am-4:05 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/2

11:05 am-9:51 am

1 stop19h 46m

$422

BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 10/30

2:10 pm-8:17 am

2 stops20h 07m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

5:18 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$426

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South America to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to California (average of $246). Flying from South America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from South America to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 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
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
1,847 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
8,937 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

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

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

    For as low as $455, Spirit Airlines can have you in California from South America in 12h 10m. The distance between South America and California is about 6159 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 $267 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $267 and American Airlines from $278 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to California (average of $246). Flying from South America to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$284Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$299Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$304Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$364Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$395Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$481Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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