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$177+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to South America

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OAK — BOG
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$342
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$177
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$713
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/55:45 amOAK - BOG
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:26 amBOG - OAK
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$342
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/55:45 amOAK - BOG
2 stops29h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/92:07 pmBOG - OAK
2 stops22h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/12$377
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/185:30 amOAK - MDE
2 stops29h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/262:13 pmMDE - OAK
2 stops32h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$509
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/185:30 amOAK - LIM
2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/246:14 amLIM - OAK
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$577
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 6/265:10 pmOAK - CTG
2 stops17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/31:15 pmCTG - OAK
2 stops33h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$589
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 6/265:30 amOAK - CTG
3 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/31:15 pmCTG - OAK
2 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$600
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/1810:00 pmOAK - LIM
1 stop29h 06mVolaris
Tue 6/246:14 amLIM - OAK
1 stop15h 45mVolaris
Deal found 5/12$633
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/265:30 amOAK - MDE
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/310:30 pmMDE - OAK
1 stop23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$710
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 6/125:30 amOAK - UIO
3 stops41h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/172:30 amUIO - OAK
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$732
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:15 pmOAK - LIM
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Wed 9/2412:15 pmLIM - OAK
2 stops30h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/12$749
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/2512:05 amOAK - BOG
2 stops22h 45mViva
Wed 7/212:55 amBOG - OAK
1 stop23h 40mViva
Deal found 5/12$890
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Mon 7/1411:28 amOAK - GIG
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/285:05 amGIG - OAK
3 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$930

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandBogotá

OAK - BOG

OAKBOG

Oakland

Thu 6/5

5:45 am-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 6/9

7:26 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 33m

$342

OaklandBogotá

OAK - BOG

OAKBOG

Oakland

Thu 6/5

5:45 am-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 6/9

2:07 pm-10:56 am

2 stops22h 49m

$377

OaklandMedellín

OAK - MDE

OAKMDE

Oakland

Wed 6/18

5:30 am-1:12 pm

2 stops29h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 6/26

2:13 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$509

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Wed 6/18

5:30 am-5:06 am

2 stops21h 36m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 6/24

6:14 am-7:59 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$577

OaklandCartagena

OAK - CTG

OAKCTG

Oakland

Thu 6/26

5:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 7/3

1:15 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$589

OaklandCartagena

OAK - CTG

OAKCTG

Oakland

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-1:58 pm

3 stops30h 28m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 7/3

1:15 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$600

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Wed 6/18

10:00 pm-5:06 am

1 stop29h 06m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 6/24

6:14 am-7:59 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$633

OaklandMedellín

OAK - MDE

OAKMDE

Oakland

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-2:05 am

2 stops18h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 7/3

10:30 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop23h 54m

$710

OaklandQuito

OAK - UIO

OAKUIO

Oakland

Thu 6/12

5:30 am-12:34 am

3 stops41h 04m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 6/17

2:30 am-4:15 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$732

OaklandLima

OAK - LIM

OAKLIM

Oakland

Wed 9/10

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 9/23

12:50 am-11:53 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$749

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to South America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South America from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to South America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to South America?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 May 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South America ranges from 0.8 - 9.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit South America when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Viva
6.9
Okay
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,174 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,879 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to South America.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to South America are Spirit Airlines ($177), Delta ($387), and Viva ($409).

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to South America?

    Most travelers choose Oakland - Lima J Chavez Intl, Oakland - Bogotá El Dorado or Oakland - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini when deciding on the best route from Oakland, California to South America.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland 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 Oakland to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South America (average of $359). Flying from Oakland, California 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to South America

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$493Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$634Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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