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$172+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BOG
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Copa 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:12 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop14h 17mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/164:45 amBOG - SAN
1 stop15h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/27$461
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 11/310:30 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Sat 11/153:55 pmBOG - SAN
1 stop20h 57mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/26$471
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:30 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Sat 12/133:55 pmBOG - SAN
1 stop20h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/26$473
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/234:07 pmSAN - BOG
2 stops21h 38mDelta
Wed 12/103:55 pmBOG - SAN
1 stop20h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/26$478
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/128:10 pmSAN - MDE
1 stop9h 08mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/1910:46 amMDE - SAN
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/25$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 12/612:08 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop31h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/108:15 amBOG - SAN
1 stop11h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$483
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sun 11/28:10 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop11h 00mCopa Airlines
Sat 11/154:40 pmBOG - SAN
1 stop27h 23mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/25$486
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.
Thu 11/2712:07 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop31h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:30 amBOG - SAN
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$487
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Sat 11/810:30 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/243:55 pmBOG - SAN
1 stop21h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/25$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/912:56 pmSAN - CTG
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/162:15 pmCTG - SAN
2 stops29h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$492
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:30 pmSAN - BOG
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Fri 12/129:00 amBOG - SAN
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Deal found 10/26$493
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:59 pmSAN - BOG
2 stops20h 31mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/203:55 pmBOG - SAN
2 stops20h 20mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/24$494

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to South America flight deals. Data was last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$461
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$674
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:12 pm-10:10 am

1 stop10h 58m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 12/16

4:45 am-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$461

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Fri 11/28

6:24 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 12/10

3:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 59m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Tue 11/25

1:47 pm-5:10 am

1 stop12h 23m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 12/8

8:15 am-6:21 pm

1 stop13h 06m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Tue 11/25

6:24 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 12/8

5:15 pm-9:54 am

2 stops19h 39m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Wed 11/26

6:24 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 12/13

3:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 59m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Wed 11/26

6:24 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 12/9

3:55 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 59m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 12/14

5:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$473

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Fri 11/7

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$478

San DiegoBogotá

SAN - BOG

SANBOG

San Diego

Sun 11/23

4:07 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 38m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops17h 18m

$478

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:16 pm-9:51 am

1 stop10h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 1/18

10:46 am-5:41 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$481

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Deals found on 10/25

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to South America

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South America (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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 SAN to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to South America in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to South America?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to South America flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Diego 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
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,871 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 San Diego to South America?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South America from San Diego.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to South America?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Diego to South America in about 10h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3378 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to South America are Copa Airlines ($210), LATAM Airlines ($257), and Delta ($265).

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

    The most popular route from San Diego to South America is San Diego - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini. You may also consider San Diego - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl or San Diego - Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to South America?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South America (average of $201). Flying from San Diego to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $534). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to South America

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$314Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$342Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$430Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$443Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$452Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$460Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$645Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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