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$118+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to South America

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DTT — BOG
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to South America flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$286
(Expedia)

One-way from

$118
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,052
From Detroit (DTT) to South America
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 9/296:41 amDTW - MDE
1 stop18h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/22:09 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$291
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:50 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops19h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/201:29 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 10/45:50 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/111:32 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$295
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Sat 10/256:41 amDTW - BOG
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/272:10 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop18h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$301
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/305:25 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops20h 03mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/311:32 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/23:00 pmDTW - CTG
2 stops22h 23mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/91:32 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$305
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/16:41 amDTW - MDE
1 stop18h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/152:00 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop17h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/19$309
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/246:41 amDTW - MDE
1 stop18h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/261:12 amMDE - DTW
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/186:41 amDTW - CTG
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/251:32 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop8h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/20$318
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:41 amDTW - BOG
1 stop7h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2012:55 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$319
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Thu 10/236:41 amDTW - MDE
1 stop18h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/251:12 amMDE - DTW
1 stop7h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$321
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:35 pmDTW - MDE
1 stop18h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/242:00 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop17h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$325

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to South America that are best for you.

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DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

6:41 am-12:28 am

1 stop18h 47m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 10/5

1:12 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 57m

$291

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

6:41 am-12:28 am

1 stop18h 47m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 10/14

1:12 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 57m

$291

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:41 am-12:28 am

1 stop18h 47m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 10/2

2:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$291

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/13

5:50 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 9/20

1:29 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$293

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

5:50 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/11

1:32 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$295

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

6:41 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 10/27

2:10 pm-10:09 am

1 stop18h 59m

$301

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

5:25 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops20h 03m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 10/31

1:32 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$304

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

3:00 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops22h 23m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 10/9

1:32 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$305

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:41 am-12:17 am

1 stop18h 36m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 10/25

1:12 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 57m

$311

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/15

6:41 am-12:17 am

1 stop18h 36m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 10/19

1:12 am-10:09 am

1 stop7h 57m

$311

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to South America

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South America (average of $359). Flying from Detroit 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 DTT to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to South America as you normally would.

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 August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to South America, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,039 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to South America?

    If you book a flight to South America from Detroit, you will be flying from All airports, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit All airports (DTT) is located 0.6 mi from the center of Detroit.

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

    Departing from Detroit to South America will take you 18h 47m. The distance between Detroit and South America is about 2537 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Lima J Chavez Intl, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl when deciding on the best route from Detroit to South America.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to South America (average of $359). Flying from Detroit 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to South America

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$385Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$527Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$583Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$585Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$652Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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