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$87+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BOG
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South America flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$338
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$87
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$783

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

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.
Sat 9/203:05 pmEWR - MDE
2 stops10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/272:09 pmMDE - EWR
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$338
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:10 amEWR - MDE
1 stop8h 04mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/261:24 amMDE - EWR
1 stop12h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$339
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:00 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/291:24 amMDE - EWR
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$340
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/291:35 amJFK - BOG
Nonstop5h 40mAvianca
Thu 1/297:05 amBOG - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mAvianca
Deal found 8/16$340
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:56 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop30h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/192:09 pmMDE - EWR
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$341
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:05 amEWR - MDE
1 stop15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/172:00 pmMDE - EWR
2 stops26h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$342
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 9/59:01 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop16h 59mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/251:24 amMDE - EWR
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/18$343
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:30 amEWR - MDE
2 stops19h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/31:24 amMDE - EWR
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$344
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.
Wed 9/1010:05 amEWR - MDE
1 stop15h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/162:09 pmMDE - EWR
1 stop17h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$345
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.
Thu 11/1312:35 amJFK - BOG
Nonstop5h 40mAvianca
Sat 11/225:00 pmBOG - JFK
Nonstop5h 45mAvianca
Deal found 8/17$345
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/134:00 pmEWR - MDE
1 stop9h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/141:24 amMDE - EWR
1 stop15h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$346
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:59 amJFK - BOG
1 stop30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2512:55 pmBOG - JFK
1 stop20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$346

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South America that are best for you.

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NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Wed 9/24

1:55 pm-12:28 am

2 stops11h 33m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 10/22

2:22 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Sat 10/25

6:10 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 10/27

1:12 am-11:51 am

2 stops9h 39m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Thu 10/30

6:14 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 11/3

2:13 am-11:51 am

2 stops9h 38m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Mon 9/8

6:02 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 10/6

1:12 am-11:51 am

2 stops9h 39m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Wed 9/24

6:56 pm-12:28 am

1 stop30h 32m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 10/1

2:09 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Sat 9/27

3:05 pm-12:28 am

2 stops10h 23m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 10/4

2:09 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$338

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Wed 9/24

1:55 pm-12:28 am

2 stops11h 33m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/30

2:09 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$338

New YorkBogotá

JFK - BOG

JFKBOG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

7:30 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 1/29

7:05 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$340

New YorkBogotá

JFK - BOG

JFKBOG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

2:15 am-8:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 2/12

10:40 am-2:59 am

1 stop16h 19m

$341

New YorkBogotá

JFK - BOG

JFKBOG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

2:44 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 2/14

6:08 pm-2:59 am

1 stop8h 51m

$341

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to South America

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 18, 2025.

When flying from New York to South America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York 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
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,844 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,510 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,407 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to South America?

    Spirit Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines can get you from New York to South America in just under 6h. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 57m. New York and South America are separated by a distance of 2481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Arajet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, with prices starting from $92 and $162, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to South America consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to South America?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to South America on time: Turkish Airlines (77%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (77%), ANA (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to South America?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to South America is $149. On average you can expect to pay $961. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl), can usually be booked for $309.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South America (average of $359). Flying from New York 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 10 airlines flying from New York to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$202Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$280Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$287Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$321Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$340Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$362Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$382Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ArajetCheapest$383Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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