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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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BOG
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:30 amRDU - MDE
1 stop8h 04mJetBlue
Tue 12/302:00 pmMDE - RDU
1 stop8h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:37 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/241:45 pmBOG - RDU
1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$419
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/298:14 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/151:45 pmBOG - RDU
1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:37 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/221:45 pmBOG - RDU
1 stop18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$431
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:16 amRDU - MDE
2 stops10h 44mLATAM Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amMDE - RDU
2 stops10h 18mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/17$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:37 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/241:47 pmBOG - RDU
1 stop18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:37 pmRDU - BOG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/261:45 pmBOG - RDU
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$477
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:14 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/302:25 amMDE - RDU
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$492
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/245:50 pmRDU - MDE
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/262:25 amMDE - RDU
1 stop8h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3111:30 amRDU - LIM
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/2811:33 pmLIM - RDU
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/216:31 amRDU - LIM
2 stops17h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/151:50 amLIM - RDU
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$496
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:40 pmRDU - LIM
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/181:50 amLIM - RDU
2 stops21h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$501

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One-way from

$102
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Average price

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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to South America that are best for you.

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RaleighMedellín

RDU - MDE

RDUMDE

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/30

3:09 pm-8:18 am

1 stop17h 09m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 2/6

5:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$253

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/30

3:09 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 2/8

6:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$263

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/19

3:09 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 1/24

12:03 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop25h 12m

$265

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

3:12 pm-8:41 am

1 stop17h 29m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 2/22

6:25 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$271

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

6:26 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$276

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

7:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 2/9

4:30 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$291

RaleighCartagena

RDU - CTG

RDUCTG

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/19

5:14 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops20h 16m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 1/24

2:30 pm-11:33 am

2 stops21h 03m

$291

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/30

3:09 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 2/5

4:45 am-1:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$291

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

3:12 pm-9:25 am

1 stop18h 13m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 2/13

6:10 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$291

RaleighBogotá

RDU - BOG

RDUBOG

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

6:15 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-2:06 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to South America

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South America from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South America (average of $172). Flying from Raleigh to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 December 18, 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 14% 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 Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 December 18, 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
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,893 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh 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 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, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Raleigh to South America in just under 6h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 11m. There are 2063 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 $103. Users have also found prices from $125 and $128 on Copa Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Raleigh to South America is Raleigh-Durham - Bogotá El Dorado. You may also consider Raleigh-Durham - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to South America (average of $172). Flying from Raleigh to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$242Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$245Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$282Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$297Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$307Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
GOLCheapest$540Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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