South America

$168+ Cheap flights from California to South America

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LAX — BOG
May 24 — May 311
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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 May 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$392
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$168
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$587

Good round-trip deal

$725 or less

Good one-way deal

$383 or less
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From California to South America
One-way flight from California to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to South America.
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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 May 19, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:33 amLAX - MDE
2 stops23h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/122:13 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/18$392
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 9/1112:56 amLAX - BOG
1 stop16h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/148:30 amBOG - LAX
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/18$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 8/1512:30 amLAX - BOG
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/264:59 amBOG - LAX
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 7/53:50 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop30h 55mViva
Sun 7/131:45 amBOG - LAX
1 stop14h 35mViva
Deal found 5/18$396
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:50 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops12h 05mAvianca
Tue 9/233:59 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 31mAvianca
Deal found 5/18$398
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Mon 7/1412:05 amSFO - MDE
2 stops10h 25mAvianca
Tue 7/291:25 pmMDE - SFO
2 stops12h 30mAvianca
Deal found 5/19$404
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Thu 6/511:33 amLAX - MDE
3 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/122:13 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$417
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:33 amLAX - BOG
2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/152:00 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops22h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/19$417
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 9/162:50 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops17h 03mAvianca
Sun 9/211:25 pmMDE - LAX
2 stops11h 05mAvianca
Deal found 5/19$426
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 5/192:10 amLAX - BOG
1 stop12h 57mCopa Airlines
Fri 5/234:54 amBOG - LAX
1 stop9h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/19$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 5/289:45 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Sun 6/16:35 amBOG - LAX
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/19$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/207:20 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop31h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/1012:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$444

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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 May 19, 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

Price

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

11:33 am-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 6/12

2:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$392

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

12:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 8/26

4:59 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$395

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Sat 7/5

3:50 pm-12:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 7/13

1:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$396

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

2:50 pm-5:10 am

2 stops12h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 8/15

2:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$399

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

1:10 pm-4:54 am

1 stop13h 44m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 6/2

12:14 am-4:56 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$403

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Mon 7/14

12:05 am-12:30 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 7/29

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$404

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

11:33 am-5:49 pm

3 stops28h 16m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 6/12

2:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$417

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

6:52 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 13m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 6/2

2:07 pm-9:56 am

2 stops21h 49m

$427

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

1:50 pm-2:05 am

1 stop10h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$441

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

9:45 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 6/1

6:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$443

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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 May 19, 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.

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. 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 South America. Reviews last updated May 19, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Viva, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $168. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Avianca, 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.

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    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 May 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$281Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$313Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
VivaCheapest$361Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$371Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$389Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$389Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$389Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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