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$102+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BOG
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$520
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:14 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop17h 04mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/246:24 amMDE - RDU
1 stop7h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/2$253
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:14 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop17h 04mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/236:24 amMDE - RDU
1 stop7h 03mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/2$269
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:14 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop17h 04mCopa Airlines
Sun 11/165:00 amMDE - RDU
1 stop8h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/2$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/186:04 amRDU - CTG
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/202:26 pmCTG - RDU
1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/178:39 pmRDU - CTG
2 stops16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/202:26 pmCTG - RDU
2 stops17h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:07 amRDU - MDE
1 stop15h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:15 amMDE - RDU
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$303
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:50 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/132:54 pmMDE - RDU
2 stops26h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/1$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 11/283:14 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop8h 51mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/44:40 pmBOG - RDU
1 stop20h 45mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:14 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop7h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 12/86:24 amMDE - RDU
1 stop7h 01mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/1$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/242:31 pmRDU - CTG
1 stop22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/272:30 pmCTG - RDU
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:30 amRDU - CTG
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/132:30 pmCTG - RDU
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 11/46:04 amRDU - MDE
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amMDE - RDU
2 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$325

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

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Raleigh

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Price

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/20

3:14 pm-8:18 am

1 stop17h 04m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 11/24

6:24 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$253

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

3:09 pm-8:18 am

1 stop17h 09m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 1/30

5:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$269

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/20

3:14 pm-8:18 am

1 stop17h 04m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 11/23

6:24 am-1:27 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$269

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

3:14 pm-8:18 am

1 stop17h 04m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 11/16

5:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$285

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

3:09 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 32m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 1/23

6:24 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$301

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/15

6:04 am-10:05 pm

1 stop16h 01m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 11/19

10:45 am-9:54 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$303

RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 12/7

1:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$308

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops16h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 3/20

8:15 am-10:36 pm

1 stop13h 21m

$308

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

3:03 pm-5:10 am

2 stops14h 07m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 3/22

1:30 am-11:34 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$308

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

10:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 3/24

1:30 am-11:34 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to South America

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South America (average of $154). Flying from Raleigh to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 RDU to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to South America in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to South America?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to South America flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 November 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from Raleigh to South America have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lane,Nov 2025

MEM - ATL

The crew was very friendly, but they only came around and offered the better Delta Comfort snacks one time. I thought they would come around more frequently on a 5 hour flight. They did do two beverage services though, which was nice.

Related info for your journey

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

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to South America. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

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

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Raleigh to South America in just under 16h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 34m. There are 2173 mi between Raleigh and South America. 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 Raleigh to South America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $102. Users have also found prices from $106 and $109 on Copa Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Raleigh to South America is Raleigh-Durham - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl. You may also consider Raleigh-Durham - Bogotá El Dorado or Raleigh-Durham - Lima J Chavez Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South America (average of $154). Flying from Raleigh to South America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 8 airlines flying from Raleigh to South America

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$164Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$225Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$260Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$374Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
GOLCheapest$540Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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