South America

$171+ Cheap flights from California to South America

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LAX — BOG
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$393
(Kissandfly.com)

One-way from

$171
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$894

Good round-trip deal

$710 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
From California to South America
One-way flight from California to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($149 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 July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to South America.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 July 1, 2025.

This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/228:50 amLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 20mLufthansa
Thu 9/49:45 amMDE - LAX
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$393
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/116:00 amLAX - MDE
2 stops16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/211:21 amMDE - LAX
2 stops22h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/168:45 amLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/19:45 amMDE - LAX
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$400
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 9/162:20 pmSFO - MDE
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Sat 9/271:25 pmMDE - SFO
2 stops12h 30mAvianca
Deal found 6/30$401
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 8/151:20 pmLAX - MDE
2 stops10h 45mAvianca
Thu 8/213:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Deal found 6/29$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 8/31:30 amSFO - MDE
1 stop13h 30mCopa Airlines
Thu 8/1410:46 amMDE - SFO
1 stop14h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$405
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1511:50 pmLAX - BOG
1 stop11h 30mAvianca
Fri 9/2610:10 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops17h 20mAvianca
Deal found 6/29$408
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/184:50 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops18h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/252:00 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops20h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/87:45 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2212:55 pmBOG - LAX
1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/118:50 amLAX - BOG
1 stop18h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2212:14 amBOG - LAX
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$413
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1712:30 amLAX - MDE
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2212:49 amMDE - LAX
2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/297:15 amSFO - MDE
1 stop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/412:15 amMDE - SFO
1 stop16h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$417

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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

Fri 8/22

8:50 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 9/4

9:45 am-8:20 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$393

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops16h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 9/21

1:21 am-9:51 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$394

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

8:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 11/1

9:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$400

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

2:20 pm-2:05 am

1 stop9h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 9/27

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops12h 30m

$401

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

1:20 pm-2:05 am

2 stops10h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 8/21

3:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$404

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

1:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 8/14

10:46 am-11:39 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$405

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 9/26

10:10 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$408

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Fri 7/18

4:50 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 7/25

2:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops20h 45m

$411

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

7:45 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 8/22

12:55 pm-8:08 am

1 stop21h 13m

$412

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Mon 8/11

8:50 am-4:54 am

1 stop18h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 9/22

12:14 am-9:04 am

1 stop10h 50m

$413

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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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines from California to South America have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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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 Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $171. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines 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.

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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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VolarisCheapest$242Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$281Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$302Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$337Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
VivaCheapest$361Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$364Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$389Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$389Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$389Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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