HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
South America

$111+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — BOG
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Detroit to South America with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$239
(Expedia)

One-way from

$111
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,237
From Detroit (DTT) to South America
Search Deals
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to South America
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Detroit to South America

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 July 3, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/166:28 amDTW - CTG
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/231:36 pmCTG - DTW
1 stop9h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/166:28 amDTW - MDE
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/232:20 pmMDE - DTW
1 stop8h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$270
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:30 amDTW - BOG
1 stop7h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/231:57 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop19h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/166:28 amDTW - MDE
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/235:30 amMDE - DTW
3 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$340
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1412:55 pmDTW - BOG
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/31:54 pmBOG - DTW
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$378
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:30 amDTW - LIM
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/292:50 amLIM - DTW
2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$477
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:00 amDTW - GRU
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/228:55 pmGRU - DTW
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$560
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/65:26 pmDTW - GIG
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/138:50 pmGIG - DTW
3 stops26h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$649
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/172:53 pmDTW - SCL
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/249:45 amSCL - DTW
2 stops29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$651
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 11/59:20 amDTW - SCL
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1210:45 pmSCL - DTW
1 stop16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$808
This Avianca Connect deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Connect is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:00 amDTW - EZE
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/222:30 amEZE - DTW
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$835
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/221:02 pmDTW - SCL
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1210:15 pmSCL - DTW
1 stop20h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$858

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

6:28 am-12:28 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 8/23

1:36 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$239

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

4:16 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 8/22

12:49 am-3:11 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$270

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 9/23

1:57 pm-10:10 am

1 stop19h 13m

$274

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

6:28 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 8/23

5:30 am-11:40 pm

3 stops17h 10m

$340

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

12:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 9/3

1:54 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$378

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-1:45 am

2 stops20h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/29

2:50 am-11:33 pm

2 stops19h 43m

$477

DetroitSao Paulo

DTW - GRU

DTWGRU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 8/22

8:55 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$560

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/6

5:26 pm-12:30 am

2 stops30h 04m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 8/13

8:50 pm-10:44 pm

3 stops26h 54m

$649

DetroitSantiago

DTW - SCL

DTWSCL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/17

2:53 pm-6:45 am

1 stop15h 52m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 8/24

9:45 am-3:11 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$651

DetroitSantiago

DTW - SCL

DTWSCL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

9:20 am-8:50 am

2 stops21h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/12

10:45 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop16h 54m

$808

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/2

Showing 1-10 of 53 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to South America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South America from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to South America, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
1,805 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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!
GOL
7.3
Good
1,086 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

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

  • 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $111. Copa Airlines flights start at $335 while deals on American Airlines start at $416 one-way.

  • 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 - Bogotá El Dorado 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Detroit to South America

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
O'Hare Intl to LaGuardia flights
O'Hare Intl to John F Kennedy Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Cancún flights
O'Hare Intl to Newark flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
O'Hare Intl to Seattle flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Denver flights
O'Hare Intl to Mexico City flights
O'Hare Intl to Miami flights
Detroit to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Detroit to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Sky Harbor Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Orlando flights
Detroit to Seattle flights
O'Hare Intl to Hobby flights
O'Hare Intl to Heathrow flights
O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights
O'Hare Intl to Fort Lauderdale flights
O'Hare Intl to Boston flights
O'Hare Intl to Luis Munoz Marin Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Charles de Gaulle flights
Detroit to Cancún flights
O'Hare Intl to Tampa flights
Detroit to Orlando flights
O'Hare Intl to Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino flights
O'Hare Intl to George Bush Intcntl flights
Detroit to Denver flights
O'Hare Intl to San Diego flights
Midway to Newark flights
O'Hare Intl to Philadelphia flights
Detroit to LaGuardia flights
O'Hare Intl to Haneda flights
O'Hare Intl to Narita flights
O'Hare Intl to Santa Ana flights
Midway to Atlanta flights
Detroit to Newark flights
O'Hare Intl to Atlanta flights
Detroit to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Detroit to Miami flights
Midway to John F Kennedy Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Dublin flights
Detroit to Fort Lauderdale flights
O'Hare Intl to Honolulu flights
Grand Rapids to Denver flights
O'Hare Intl to Reagan-National flights
O'Hare Intl to Dulles Intl flights
O'Hare Intl to Portland flights
O'Hare Intl to Cozumel flights

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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$1,033FlexibilityNo 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$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.