How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?

Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America in just under 11h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 39m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 2710 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America one-way?

$107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $113 and $116, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 2.0 - 7.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of October, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?

When deciding which route to take from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?

On average you can expect to pay $1,024 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl) is currently priced at $292.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?

When booking a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America, you may want to consider flying on Copa Airlines, Avianca or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to South America that include hotel bookings?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to South America?

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

Sat 2/712:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 2/122:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 03m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$268

Sat 2/712:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 2/112:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$276

Wed 5/65:32 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop18h 41m

Spirit Airlines

Tue 5/121:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 20m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$285

Sun 3/13:40 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop20h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 3/42:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$286

Sun 2/83:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop21h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 2/142:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$292

Wed 3/183:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 44m

Copa Airlines

Tue 3/249:42 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop15h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$293

Mon 2/28:43 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop16h 32m

Spirit Airlines

Wed 2/253:15 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop9h 32m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$295

Tue 3/1712:03 pm

ORD

BOG

1 stop11h 02m

United Airlines

Wed 3/181:30 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop21h 38m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$296

Fri 2/62:22 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop18h 29m

Copa Airlines

Sun 2/812:42 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop12h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$298

Tue 2/35:32 pm

ORD

BOG

2 stops18h 18m

Spirit Airlines

Thu 2/263:06 pm

BOG

ORD

2 stops17h 48m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$299

Sat 1/2410:20 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 20m

Avianca

Tue 1/275:20 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop16h 00m

Avianca

Deal found 1/18

$300

Thu 2/52:22 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop18h 29m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/109:17 am

MDE

ORD

1 stop15h 47m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$300

Best flights from O'Hare Intl to South America
Discover carefully curated flight deals from O'Hare Intl to South America that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 19, 2026.

Wed 2/42:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Sun 2/89:42 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop15h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$293

Wed 3/186:20 pm

ORD

BOG

1 stop10h 50m

United Airlines

Sun 3/221:30 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop21h 38m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$296

Sun 3/811:20 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 3/237:05 pm

UIO

ORD

2 stops15h 31m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$397

Thu 2/510:20 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 35m

Avianca

Sat 2/145:05 am

UIO

ORD

1 stop16h 15m

Avianca

Deal found 1/18

$398

Tue 2/2411:18 am

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 17m

LATAM Airlines

Mon 3/27:00 pm

UIO

ORD

2 stops16h 14m

LATAM Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$410

Mon 5/111:15 pm

ORD

UIO

2 stops15h 28m

Delta

Fri 5/296:50 pm

UIO

ORD

2 stops15h 14m

Delta

Deal found 1/17

$416

Tue 3/102:57 pm

ORD

GIG

1 stop15h 28m

American Airlines

Thu 3/1910:55 pm

GIG

ORD

2 stops18h 26m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$556

Tue 2/172:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/249:42 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop15h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$293

Mon 3/169:15 pm

ORD

BOG

1 stop25h 20m

United Airlines

Thu 3/198:15 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop14h 53m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$312

Sat 2/212:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/249:42 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop15h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$293

Fri 2/67:35 am

ORD

BOG

1 stop14h 00m

United Airlines

Sun 2/228:15 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop24h 31m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$312

Wed 2/42:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Mon 2/96:25 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop18h 39m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$293

Sun 3/298:10 pm

ORD

BOG

1 stop8h 44m

United Airlines

Thu 4/28:30 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop23h 14m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$321

Thu 3/52:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 44m

Copa Airlines

Sun 3/86:25 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop18h 39m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$293

Wed 4/222:35 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 59m

Avianca

Wed 4/292:30 am

UIO

ORD

1 stop10h 45m

Avianca

Deal found 1/18

$398

Fri 2/65:30 am

ORD

UIO

2 stops16h 30m

LATAM Airlines

Sun 2/811:45 pm

UIO

ORD

1 stop9h 57m

LATAM Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$412

Thu 5/710:35 am

ORD

UIO

1 stop18h 08m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 5/296:50 pm

UIO

ORD

2 stops17h 51m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$416

Thu 2/192:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/243:02 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 02m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$293

Thu 5/212:35 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 59m

Avianca

Mon 6/12:30 am

UIO

ORD

1 stop10h 45m

Avianca

Deal found 1/17

$403

Wed 2/49:55 am

ORD

UIO

2 stops12h 05m

LATAM Airlines

Thu 2/1911:45 pm

UIO

ORD

1 stop9h 50m

LATAM Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$412

Wed 4/112:50 pm

ORD

EZE

2 stops23h 40m

Air Canada

Thu 4/94:30 pm

EZE

ORD

2 stops29h 20m

Air Canada

Deal found 1/19

$929

Tue 2/32:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 19m

Copa Airlines

Wed 2/116:25 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop18h 39m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$293

Fri 5/222:35 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop9h 59m

Avianca

Sat 6/64:05 am

UIO

ORD

1 stop11h 50m

Avianca

Deal found 1/17

$405

Tue 2/310:35 am

ORD

LIM

2 stops17h 25m

Delta

Wed 2/1111:40 pm

LIM

ORD

2 stops18h 01m

Delta

Deal found 1/18

$509

Mon 3/303:28 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 07m

Copa Airlines

Thu 4/29:46 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop15h 27m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$293

Thu 2/265:15 am

ORD

LIM

2 stops21h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 3/511:30 pm

LIM

ORD

1 stop12h 52m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$496

Wed 4/16:00 am

ORD

GIG

1 stop22h 25m

American Airlines

Mon 4/1310:10 pm

GIG

ORD

2 stops16h 26m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$556

Tue 2/176:30 am

ORD

LIM

2 stops13h 50m

Delta

Wed 2/2512:15 am

LIM

ORD

2 stops17h 26m

Delta

Deal found 1/16

$509

Mon 3/93:22 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop16h 56m

Copa Airlines

Mon 3/164:30 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop8h 34m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$298

Fri 2/137:34 am

ORD

MDE

1 stop12h 01m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/1712:42 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop12h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$298

Last-minute flights from O'Hare Intl to South America
Discover last-minute flight deals from O'Hare Intl to South America. Data last updated January 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/2410:20 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 20m

Avianca

Tue 1/275:20 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop16h 00m

Avianca

Deal found 1/18

$300

Mon 2/28:43 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop16h 32m

Spirit Airlines

Wed 2/253:15 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop9h 32m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$295

Tue 2/35:32 pm

ORD

BOG

2 stops18h 18m

Spirit Airlines

Thu 2/263:06 pm

BOG

ORD

2 stops17h 48m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$299

Wed 2/42:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 44m

Copa Airlines

Mon 2/96:25 am

CTG

ORD

1 stop18h 39m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$293

Thu 2/52:22 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop18h 29m

Copa Airlines

Tue 2/109:17 am

MDE

ORD

1 stop15h 47m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$300

Fri 2/62:22 pm

ORD

MDE

1 stop18h 29m

Copa Airlines

Sun 2/812:42 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop12h 22m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$298

Sat 2/712:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 2/122:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 03m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$268

Sat 2/712:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 2/112:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$276

Sun 2/83:00 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop21h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 2/142:21 pm

CTG

ORD

1 stop10h 26m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$292

Sat 2/142:22 pm

ORD

BOG

1 stop7h 33m

Copa Airlines

Sun 3/14:45 am

BOG

ORD

1 stop8h 46m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$300

Mon 2/167:00 am

ORD

MDE

2 stops29h 55m

Spirit Airlines

Thu 2/193:15 pm

MDE

ORD

1 stop9h 32m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$304

Tue 2/175:15 am

ORD

MDE

1 stop7h 58m

Spirit Airlines

Tue 2/242:50 pm

MDE

ORD

2 stops29h 21m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$305

One-way flights from O'Hare Intl to South America
Search for one-way flight options from O'Hare Intl to South America. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 19, 2026.

Sun 2/155:15 am

ORD

CTG

1 stop6h 55m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/16

$95

Sun 1/255:15 am

ORD

CTG

1 stop7h 00m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$102

Sat 2/75:32 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop18h 38m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$104

Fri 2/273:40 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop20h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$106

Sat 2/144:43 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop19h 27m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$111

Tue 3/175:05 am

ORD

CTG

1 stop7h 14m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$115

Sat 1/315:15 am

ORD

CTG

1 stop7h 00m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$116

Tue 2/245:15 am

ORD

CTG

1 stop6h 55m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$118

Wed 5/65:32 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop18h 41m

Spirit Airlines

Deal found 1/19

$119

Wed 2/252:22 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop16h 44m

Copa Airlines

Deal found 1/18

$123

Fri 1/307:30 pm

ORD

CTG

1 stop17h 00m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/17

$126

Sun 3/292:35 pm

ORD

UIO

1 stop18h 00m

Avianca

Deal found 1/18

$133

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ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 2/8

9:42 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 22m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 2/24

9:42 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 22m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 2/24

9:42 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 22m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 2/9

6:25 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 39m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:22 pm-8:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 3/8

6:25 am-1:04 am

1 stop18h 39m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 2/24

3:02 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 02m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

2:22 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 19m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 2/11

6:25 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 39m

$293

ChicagoCartagena

ORD - CTG

ORDCTG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

3:28 pm-8:35 am

1 stop17h 07m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 4/2

9:46 am-1:13 am

1 stop15h 27m

$293

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop10h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 3/22

1:30 am-11:08 pm

1 stop21h 38m

$296

ChicagoMedellín

ORD - MDE

ORDMDE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

3:22 pm-8:18 am

1 stop16h 56m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/16

4:30 pm-1:04 am

1 stop8h 34m

$298

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America (average of $198). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America in November 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 ORD to SA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America

The most flights from ORD 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

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,910 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,177 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,160 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,495 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,560 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?
Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Copa Airlines can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America in just under 11h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 39m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and South America are separated by a distance of 2710 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America one-way?
$107 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $113 and $116, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?
When deciding which route to take from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl as they are the most popular.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America?
On average you can expect to pay $1,024 for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl) is currently priced at $292.
Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to South America that include hotel bookings?
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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America (average of $198). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South America in November 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 O'Hare Intl to South America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$142	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$188	Average$742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$652	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$287	Average$613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Avianca	Cheapest$291	Average$634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
American Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Arajet	Cheapest$360	Average$878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air Canada	Cheapest$479	Average$777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
GOL	Cheapest$596	Average$706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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