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$216+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BOG — SFO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap 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 March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 4/166:30 am
BOG
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SFO
1 stop18h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 4/291:12 pm
SFO
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BOG
1 stop21h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/226:30 am
BOG
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SFO
1 stop18h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 5/65:32 am
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop14h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:30 am
BOG
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SFO
1 stop19h 29m
American Airlines
Thu 5/285:23 am
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop15h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:30 am
BOG
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SFO
2 stops16h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:15 am
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop13h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
MDE
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SFO
2 stops19h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2812:30 am
SFO
-
MDE
2 stops17h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/3012:25 am
BOG
-
SFO
1 stop24h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 5/96:15 am
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop13h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/2712:25 am
BOG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/127:10 am
SFO
-
BOG
2 stops13h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:25 am
BOG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 5/111:49 pm
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop20h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$367
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/141:40 pm
BOG
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SFO
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Sat 5/162:15 pm
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop9h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/5$368
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/161:40 pm
BOG
-
SFO
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Thu 4/232:15 pm
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop9h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 3/7$369
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:40 pm
BOG
-
SFO
1 stop12h 15m
Avianca
Sat 4/2511:55 pm
SFO
-
BOG
1 stop10h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 am
MDE
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SFO
1 stop19h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 5/310:30 pm
SFO
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MDE
1 stop12h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$370

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$342
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$216
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$530
From South America to San Francisco
One-way flight from South America to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South America to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/28

8:30 am-6:58 pm

1 stop12h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

2:28 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 52m

$371

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 5/4

9:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

7:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$372

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/7

9:45 am-7:05 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

12:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$372
Quickest round-trip

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 4/16

2:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$373

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 4/29

9:45 am-12:18 pm

1 stop28h 33m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

11:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$374

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 4/16

9:45 am-12:18 pm

1 stop28h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 11m

$374

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/28

8:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

8:55 am-4:54 am

1 stop17h 59m

$398

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 4/22

9:45 am-6:58 pm

1 stop11h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

2:28 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop28h 42m

$400

MedellínSan Francisco

MDE - SFO

MDESFO

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 4/23

9:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$400

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/5

8:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:59 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$415

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to San Francisco (average of $222). Flying from South America to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South America to San Francisco, such as Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 45m. There are 3653 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 $160 on Volaris. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and Avianca from $231 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South America to San Francisco (average of $222). Flying from South America to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$208Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$230Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$263Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$330Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$358Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AeromexicoCheapest$527Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$569Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$832Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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