South America

$165+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to South America

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LAX — BOG
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to South America flight deals. Data was last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$333
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$599

Good round-trip deal

$797 or less

Good one-way deal

$343 or less
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From Los Angeles to South America
One-way flight from Los Angeles to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/411:05 amLAX - MDE
1 stop18h 44mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/75:00 amMDE - LAX
1 stop14h 05mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Sun 11/1612:55 amLAX - MDE
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/2210:45 amMDE - LAX
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1012:55 amLAX - MDE
1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/2511:05 amLAX - MDE
1 stop18h 13mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/26:20 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop20h 42mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/84:10 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/111:15 amMDE - LAX
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$345
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/412:03 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/102:05 amMDE - LAX
1 stop11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$347
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/149:04 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop19h 56mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/289:17 amMDE - LAX
1 stop9h 48mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/26$348
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/412:03 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/162:05 amMDE - LAX
2 stops14h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/412:52 amLAX - MDE
1 stop10h 23mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/104:30 pmMDE - LAX
1 stop22h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/97:30 pmLAX - MDE
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1910:45 amMDE - LAX
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$353
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/104:56 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops18h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/92:17 amBOG - LAX
2 stops23h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$426
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/124:56 pmLAX - BOG
2 stops18h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/153:15 pmBOG - LAX
2 stops26h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$429

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to South America that are best for you.

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Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/29

11:05 am-9:51 am

1 stop19h 46m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 12/12

5:00 am-10:44 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$333

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

12:52 am-2:45 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 12/3

10:46 am-10:34 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$333

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

12:55 am-10:05 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 12/7

1:15 am-9:36 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$337

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 2/24

10:45 am-8:41 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$345

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Mon 12/8

7:40 am-5:42 am

1 stop19h 02m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 12/13

1:15 am-9:09 am

1 stop10h 54m

$345

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

6:45 pm-5:42 am

1 stop31h 57m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 12/15

1:15 am-9:09 am

1 stop10h 54m

$353

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/29

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 12/11

1:15 am-9:09 am

1 stop10h 54m

$353

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

6:46 pm-5:42 am

1 stop31h 56m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 12/13

10:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$353

Los AngelesMedellín

LAX - MDE

LAXMDE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/29

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 12/7

1:15 am-2:27 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$353

Los AngelesBogotá

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

12:47 am-5:26 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 12/14

7:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$441

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to South America

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South America (average of $267). Flying from Los Angeles to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 LAX to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to South America at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to South America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to South America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to South America flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to South America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to South America.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to South America flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to South America?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to South America in 8h 35m. Fly via Copa Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4173 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $165 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 United Airlines, with prices starting from $191 and $199, respectively.

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

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South America.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to South America?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to South America (average of $267). Flying from Los Angeles to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$173Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$293Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VivaCheapest$361Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$378Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$437Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$440Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$470Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
AeromexicoCheapest$490Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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