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$266+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$459
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$811
From South America to San Francisco
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/252:20 pmBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 25mAvianca
Sat 11/11:35 amSFO - BOG
1 stop12h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$459
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Tue 11/411:10 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$460
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/223:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Sun 11/21:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/12$463
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:30 pmBOG - SFO
1 stop11h 20mAvianca
Tue 11/41:35 amSFO - BOG
1 stop11h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$464
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:00 amBOG - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAvianca
Tue 1/131:35 amSFO - BOG
1 stop11h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$466
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/28:38 pmUIO - SFO
2 stops17h 57mAvianca
Sun 10/512:05 amSFO - UIO
2 stops15h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$469
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Sat 11/12:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/14$471
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/203:59 amBOG - SFO
1 stop10h 36mAvianca
Mon 10/2712:10 amSFO - BOG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$472
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:15 amBOG - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAvianca
Thu 10/232:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 35mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$475
This Viajes Éxito deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Viajes Éxito is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:00 amBOG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mAvianca
Wed 1/211:20 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$476
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:00 amBOG - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAvianca
Wed 1/2111:10 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop9h 40mAvianca
Deal found 9/13$477
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/304:00 amBOG - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAvianca
Thu 11/611:10 pmSFO - BOG
1 stop14h 00mAvianca
Deal found 9/15$478

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 September 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

Mon 10/27

4:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

2:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$466

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 10/2

3:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

12:05 am-12:34 am

2 stops22h 29m

$479

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 10/17

3:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

1:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

$479

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 12/23

8:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop31h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

7:18 am-12:30 am

1 stop14h 12m

$487

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 10/2

9:01 am-11:50 pm

2 stops16h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

11:00 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop17h 59m

$487

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 10/1

12:35 am-11:57 pm

1 stop25h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

12:43 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$487

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 12/21

1:35 am-5:58 pm

1 stop19h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

12:43 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 47m

$487

QuitoSan Francisco

UIO - SFO

UIOSFO

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 1/28

1:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop25h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

7:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop26h 20m

$487

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 12/12

3:55 pm-10:39 am

1 stop21h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$506

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-12:01 am

2 stops20h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$506

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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.
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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 $357). 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 September 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to San Francisco, such as Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,435 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PEI - PTY

The attention to us was excellent. Help was provided with care.

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.

  • How long is the flight from South America to San Francisco?

    Departing from South America to San Francisco will take you 11h. There are 3786 mi between South America and San Francisco. 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 San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $271 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $308 and American Airlines from $312 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Lima J Chavez Intl - San Francisco or Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves Intl - 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 $357). 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 9 airlines flying from South America to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$298Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$318Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$386Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$417Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$517Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$832Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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