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$70+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BOG
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:16 pm
ORD
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MDE
1 stop17h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/161:17 am
MDE
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ORD
1 stop18h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:16 pm
ORD
-
MDE
1 stop28h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/171:17 am
MDE
-
ORD
1 stop18h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$276
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/184:36 pm
ORD
-
MDE
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/241:17 am
MDE
-
ORD
1 stop10h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$278
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:34 am
ORD
-
BOG
1 stop8h 29m
Copa Airlines
Fri 2/272:24 pm
BOG
-
ORD
1 stop10h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:34 am
ORD
-
BOG
1 stop14h 21m
Copa Airlines
Fri 3/612:08 pm
BOG
-
ORD
1 stop12h 56m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/18$279
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/113:22 pm
ORD
-
BOG
1 stop8h 43m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/1710:40 am
BOG
-
ORD
1 stop14h 24m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/18$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:36 pm
ORD
-
MDE
1 stop7h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/241:17 am
MDE
-
ORD
1 stop18h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$282
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:16 pm
ORD
-
BOG
1 stop16h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/73:06 pm
BOG
-
ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$283
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 3/18:16 pm
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop15h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/62:21 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop10h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:28 am
ORD
-
BOG
2 stops10h 42m
American Airlines
Fri 3/63:15 pm
BOG
-
ORD
1 stop10h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/18$285
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sat 2/288:16 pm
ORD
-
CTG
1 stop15h 54m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/91:21 pm
CTG
-
ORD
1 stop7h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/17$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:17 am
ORD
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MDE
1 stop17h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/242:06 pm
MDE
-
ORD
1 stop10h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$287

Find flight deals from Chicago to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South America flight deals. Data was last updated February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$263
(Expedia)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to South America
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South America that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:16 pm-12:21 am

1 stop28h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/17

1:17 am-7:51 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$276

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

3:05 pm-12:06 am

1 stop9h 01m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/14

4:59 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:06 am-8:10 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 4/29

6:10 am-1:13 am

1 stop19h 03m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

3:22 pm-10:10 am

1 stop18h 48m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-1:13 am

1 stop18h 13m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:22 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 58m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/18

12:08 pm-1:04 am

1 stop12h 56m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:34 am-8:12 pm

1 stop11h 38m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/18

4:45 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:34 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/14

4:59 am-1:58 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$281

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

8:34 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 3/31

6:17 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$281

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

5:05 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/21

1:11 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 03m

$289

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

5:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 5/9

1:11 pm-12:14 am

1 stop11h 03m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South America

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South America (average of $198). Flying from Chicago to South America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 CHI to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 February 19, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to South America, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to South America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 19, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Chicago to South America. 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,552 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,325 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,321 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,497 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,919 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jess,Jan 2026

GRU - MIA

sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours with no explanation, climate control, honesty about the timeline or the situation, or even letting anyone off. The crew was passive-aggressive and sneaky, trying to skirt legal time limits requiring financial restitution for passengers, pretending the "flight had started" even though they didn't budge for another 40 minutes. One of the worst flights I've ever taken

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to South America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to South America?

    A quick flight from Chicago to South America can take about 12h 04m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $281. There are 2710 mi between Chicago and South America. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $107. Users have also found prices from $115 and $116 on Avianca and Copa Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to South America are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bogotá El Dorado.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to South America?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,138 for a flight from Chicago to South America. The cheapest flight overall is $122 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl) is currently priced at $384.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South America (average of $198). Flying from Chicago to South America in April is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 Chicago to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$247Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$256Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$268Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$311Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ArajetCheapest$360Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$479Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$596Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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