HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$282+ Cheap flights from South America to San Francisco (SFO)

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SFO
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Fri 6/20
Fri 6/27
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from South America to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from South America to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South America to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$457
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$282
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$858
From South America to San Francisco
Search Deals
One-way flight from South America to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from South America to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from South America to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South America to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Tue 9/93:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Wed 9/172:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/13$457
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/96:10 amBOG - SFO
1 stop19h 30mCopa Airlines
Sat 7/261:25 amSFO - BOG
1 stop14h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 9/198:30 amBOG - SFO
1 stop12h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2912:43 amSFO - BOG
1 stop26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$463
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/227:00 amBOG - SFO
2 stops17h 49mLATAM Airlines
Wed 10/223:15 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop20h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/13$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/291:59 pmMDE - SFO
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/52:20 pmSFO - MDE
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/102:00 pmBOG - SFO
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/2312:05 amSFO - BOG
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$490
This Aviatur deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 7/93:15 amMDE - SFO
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Wed 9/102:20 pmSFO - MDE
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 6/13$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:45 amBOG - SFO
2 stops24h 19mDelta
Tue 9/163:15 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop20h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/13$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 7/212:25 amBOG - SFO
1 stop16h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/307:00 amSFO - BOG
1 stop13h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 7/2812:45 amMDE - SFO
2 stops14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/58:00 amSFO - MDE
2 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$525
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 8/1412:45 pmMDE - SFO
1 stop12h 54mCopa Airlines
Tue 8/191:28 amSFO - MDE
1 stop11h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/13$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/179:45 amMDE - SFO
1 stop15h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2911:59 pmSFO - MDE
1 stop26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$538

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from South America to San Francisco 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 June 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South America

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 9/9

3:59 am-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

2:20 pm-1:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

$457

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/9

6:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/26

1:25 am-5:26 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$460

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/9

8:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

11:59 pm-4:54 am

1 stop26h 55m

$463

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 7/22

7:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops17h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

3:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$479

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 7/29

1:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop22h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

$487

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 7/10

2:00 pm-10:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$490

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 7/9

3:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

$510

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 9/2

10:45 am-9:04 am

2 stops24h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

4:00 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$520

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/2

12:25 am-2:33 pm

1 stop16h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

7:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$521

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 7/28

12:45 am-12:49 pm

2 stops14h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

8:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$525

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/13

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from South America to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from South America with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South America to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South America to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South America to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South America to San Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 15, 2025.
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,710 reviews
Azul
8.0
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 14
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Feb 2025

NVT - LIS

Experience was terrible. Flight cancelled. Missed connection. Replace service with EuroAtlantic airlines. Awful seats, awful food.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South America?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South America to San Francisco.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $282 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $309 and Copa Airlines from $331 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South America to San Francisco?

    While some choose either Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl - San Francisco or Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - San Francisco, Bogotá El Dorado - San Francisco is the most popular route from South America to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South America to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from South America to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near South America?

Book flights to South America if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Mountain View
South San Francisco
Livermore
Turlock
Santa Cruz
Manteca
Fairfield
Watsonville
Antioch
Hollister
Milpitas
Newark
Hayward
Alameda
Sunnyvale
Daly City
Union City
Campbell
Capitola

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South America to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Los Angeles flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Boston to Los Angeles flights
Hobby to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Las Vegas flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
Baltimore to Las Vegas flights
Baltimore to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Santa Ana flights
George Bush Intcntl to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Oakland to Santa Ana flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
Hobby to Los Angeles flights
Portland to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to San Diego flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco flights
Newark to Burbank flights
Atlanta to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to San Francisco flights
Newark to San Diego flights

Top 7 airlines flying from South America to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South America to San Francisco. 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 June 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$230Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$372Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$386Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.