How long is the flight from South America to District of Columbia?

Airlines like American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Avianca fly from South America to District of Columbia in about 10h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 25m. The distance between South America and District of Columbia is about 3519 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to District of Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South America to District of Columbia are American Airlines ($190), Avianca ($233), and Delta ($244).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South America to District of Columbia?

Find a great deal and save up to 34% by booking at least 10 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from South America to District of Columbia within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $386.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South America to District of Columbia?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to District of Columbia from South America. Prices for November average $763 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $386. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in December

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Average price	$695
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Thu 10/236:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop13h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/281:38 pmDCA - MDE

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$287

Wed 9/241:50 pmMDE - IAD

2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/55:29 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$291

Thu 9/186:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/225:05 amDCA - MDE

1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$295

Thu 9/186:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops12h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/2211:18 amIAD - MDE

2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$299

Fri 9/266:37 amMDE - IAD

1 stop16h 53mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/304:34 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$307

Sun 9/216:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops27h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/2712:48 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops25h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$308

Wed 11/52:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop11h 30mAvianca

Mon 11/103:00 amIAD - MDE

1 stop9h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$309

Sun 10/1910:49 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop14h 11mAvianca

Tue 11/44:30 amIAD - MDE

1 stop8h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$310

Wed 10/292:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop11h 30mAvianca

Thu 11/64:15 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops13h 50mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$311

Mon 12/82:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop13h 00mAvianca

Thu 1/811:55 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop14h 00mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$312

Wed 10/152:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop13h 10mAvianca

Wed 10/293:35 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop9h 05mAvianca

Deal found 9/13

$313

Mon 12/812:42 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop10h 51mCopa Airlines

Wed 1/71:12 amIAD - MDE

1 stop13h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$315

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Thu 10/236:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop13h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/2811:15 amDCA - MDE

2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$291

Fri 10/2412:45 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop14h 35mCopa Airlines

Mon 10/274:41 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop18h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$307

Fri 10/249:45 amMDE - DCA

1 stop13h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/16:00 amDCA - MDE

1 stop16h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$327

Thu 10/232:50 amLIM - IAD

1 stop10h 10mAvianca

Thu 10/304:00 amIAD - LIM

2 stops17h 55mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$454

Fri 11/218:00 amLIM - DCA

1 stop14h 03mDelta

Mon 11/247:59 amDCA - LIM

1 stop13h 21mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$459

Thu 10/2312:45 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop14h 35mCopa Airlines

Mon 10/272:25 amIAD - MDE

1 stop8h 26mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$307

Fri 10/246:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/18:30 pmDCA - MDE

1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$321

Thu 12/111:15 amMDE - DCA

1 stop17h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/112:45 pmDCA - MDE

1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$327

Fri 9/265:31 amMDE - IAD

1 stop17h 59mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/304:34 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$307

Wed 11/53:10 pmMDE - DCA

1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/112:59 pmDCA - MDE

1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$321

Thu 10/169:00 pmGRU - DCA

1 stop14h 20mAir Canada

Mon 10/2711:05 amDCA - GRU

2 stops20h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 9/13

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Thu 9/186:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop16h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/225:05 amDCA - MDE

1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$295

Thu 9/186:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops12h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/2211:18 amIAD - MDE

2 stops9h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$299

Thu 9/186:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop13h 06mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$319

Sun 9/216:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops27h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/2712:48 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops25h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$308

Wed 9/241:50 pmMDE - IAD

2 stops20h 44mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/55:29 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$291

Fri 9/266:37 amMDE - IAD

1 stop16h 53mCopa Airlines

Tue 9/304:34 pmIAD - MDE

1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$307

Wed 10/85:08 amMDE - IAD

1 stop7h 52mAvianca

Wed 10/157:00 amIAD - MDE

1 stop7h 54mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$314

Wed 10/152:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop13h 10mAvianca

Wed 10/296:45 amIAD - MDE

1 stop8h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$309

Sun 10/1910:49 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop14h 11mAvianca

Tue 11/44:30 amIAD - MDE

1 stop8h 25mAvianca

Deal found 9/15

$310

Thu 10/236:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop13h 16mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/281:38 pmDCA - MDE

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$287

Thu 10/234:23 amMDE - IAD

1 stop8h 37mAvianca

Tue 10/285:15 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops13h 50mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$316

Wed 10/292:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop11h 30mAvianca

Thu 11/64:15 pmIAD - MDE

2 stops13h 50mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$311

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Tue 10/76:00 amMDE - DCA

1 stop11h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$190

Tue 10/76:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$194

Fri 11/71:30 amMDE - DCA

1 stop11h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$200

Tue 9/306:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops27h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$200

Tue 9/302:10 pmMDE - IAD

1 stop13h 10mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$201

Wed 10/86:00 amMDE - DCA

2 stops12h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$205

Tue 10/146:00 amMDE - IAD

2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$205

Mon 10/209:38 pmMDE - IAD

2 stops17h 07mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$207

Tue 10/74:23 amMDE - IAD

1 stop8h 37mAvianca

Deal found 9/13

$208

Tue 10/146:00 amMDE - DCA

2 stops15h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$211

Sat 2/74:15 pmMDE - IAD

2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$211

Wed 11/269:45 pmMDE - IAD

2 stops17h 10mAvianca

Deal found 9/14

$213

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MDE - DCA

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Thu 10/23

6:00 am-8:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

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Tue 10/28

11:15 am-8:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

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Fri 10/24

12:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop14h 35m

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Mon 10/27

4:41 pm-9:51 am

1 stop18h 10m

$307

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - IAD

MDEIAD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 10/23

12:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop14h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

2:25 am-9:51 am

1 stop8h 26m

$307

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - IAD

MDEIAD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 9/26

5:31 am-12:30 am

1 stop17h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

4:34 pm-8:17 am

1 stop16h 43m

$307

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - IAD

MDEIAD

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 9/26

12:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

4:34 pm-8:17 am

1 stop16h 43m

$307

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - DCA

MDEDCA

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-11:06 pm

1 stop16h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

8:30 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$321

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - DCA

MDEDCA

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 11/5

3:10 pm-12:24 am

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

2:59 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$321

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - DCA

MDEDCA

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-11:06 pm

1 stop16h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

6:20 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$321

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - DCA

MDEDCA

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

1:44 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$325

MedellínWashington, D.C.

MDE - DCA

MDEDCA

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

5:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$325

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from South America to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,531 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,847 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,435 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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How long is the flight from South America to District of Columbia?
Airlines like American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Avianca fly from South America to District of Columbia in about 10h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 25m. The distance between South America and District of Columbia is about 3519 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South America to District of Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South America to District of Columbia are American Airlines ($190), Avianca ($233), and Delta ($244).
Can I find deals for flights from South America to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from South America to District of Columbia?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from South America to District of Columbia?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South America to District of Columbia?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from South America to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 7 airlines flying from South America to District of Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Delta	Cheapest$265	Average$721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$278	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$322	Average$690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$325	Average$646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$363	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%

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