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$194+ Cheap flights from California to South America

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BOG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to South America flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$403
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$194
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$612

Good round-trip deal

$693 or less

Good one-way deal

$383 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/185:30 amLAX - MDE
2 stops16h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/231:24 amMDE - LAX
2 stops24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$403
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:59 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops22h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/211:12 amMDE - LAX
2 stops16h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$404
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/191:00 amLAX - MDE
2 stops14h 26mAvianca
Sun 10/262:20 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
Deal found 8/11$405
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/61:00 amLAX - MDE
2 stops13h 12mAvianca
Wed 9/103:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$406
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:10 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/242:09 pmMDE - LAX
2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$407
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:45 amLAX - MDE
2 stops21h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/151:24 amMDE - LAX
2 stops24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$408
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1611:15 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/191:24 amMDE - LAX
1 stop22h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$409
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:10 amLAX - MDE
1 stop11h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/272:09 pmMDE - LAX
2 stops20h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$410
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1911:50 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops14h 55mAvianca
Mon 9/298:53 amMDE - LAX
2 stops15h 37mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$411
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:04 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/172:09 pmMDE - LAX
2 stops20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$412
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/185:30 amLAX - MDE
2 stops16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/221:24 amMDE - LAX
2 stops24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$413
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:50 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Fri 9/53:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 8/12$415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to South America 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to South America that are best for you.

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Return

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Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sat 10/18

5:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops16h 55m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 10/23

1:24 am-11:40 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$403

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

11:15 am-12:17 am

1 stop11h 02m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 11/3

3:22 pm-8:17 am

2 stops19h 55m

$403

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

11:38 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 9/19

2:09 pm-8:48 am

2 stops20h 39m

$403

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

10:03 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 11/17

3:11 pm-9:08 am

2 stops20h 57m

$404

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

11:59 pm-12:17 am

2 stops22h 18m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 10/21

1:12 am-3:29 pm

2 stops16h 17m

$404

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

12:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 10/24

8:38 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$482

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 9/12

8:38 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$482

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 9/12

8:38 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$482

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 10/7

9:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops16h 10m

$487

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

2:20 pm-2:45 am

1 stop10h 25m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 9/3

9:45 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$487

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Best time to book a flight from California to South America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South America (average of $359). Flying from California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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 CA to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to South America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

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

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  • How popular is this California to South America flight route?

    Flights from California to South America have been viewed 4 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $195. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to South America for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to South America 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 California to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to South America (average of $359). Flying from California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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 California to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to South America. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$293Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$326Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$337Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VivaCheapest$361Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$389Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$389Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$438Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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