South America

$151+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BOG
Jun 10 — Jun 171
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to South America with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to South America

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 May 11, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Fri 10/169:07 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop13h 23m
Copa Airlines
Wed 10/213:09 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 34m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Fri 10/163:04 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop30h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 10/2112:35 am
UIO
-
SAN
2 stops25h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/6$437
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/212:17 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/285:25 pm
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop17h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$440
This Aviatur deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Aviatur is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:37 pm
SAN
-
MDE
1 stop33h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/210:40 pm
MDE
-
SAN
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$448
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 5/1310:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop12h 32m
Copa Airlines
Sun 5/246:00 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop14h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/7$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/238:00 am
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop13h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 8/287:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop12h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 5/136:15 am
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop15h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 5/247:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop15h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/9$460
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/317:00 am
SAN
-
MDE
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/34:55 pm
MDE
-
SAN
1 stop29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 11/53:00 pm
SAN
-
UIO
1 stop30h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 11/71:35 am
UIO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 8/191:24 pm
SAN
-
UIO
2 stops32h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 8/247:25 am
UIO
-
SAN
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$467
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 8/268:58 pm
SAN
-
MDE
1 stop11h 57m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/309:15 am
MDE
-
SAN
1 stop11h 15m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 5/8$475
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:17 pm
SAN
-
MDE
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/110:40 pm
MDE
-
SAN
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$482

Find 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 May 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$381
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$614
From San Diego to South America
One-way flight from San Diego to South America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 10/2

9:07 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 10/9

6:02 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$381

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Mon 8/24

8:58 pm-2:08 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$381

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 10/16

3:04 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop30h 21m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 10/21

12:35 am-12:29 am

2 stops25h 54m

$437
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Wed 8/26

8:58 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 57m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 8/30

9:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$475

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 10/9

4:40 pm-9:17 am

2 stops18h 37m

$493

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Mon 9/28

10:13 am-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 9/29

12:35 am-12:29 am

2 stops25h 54m

$502

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 00m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 11/10

1:35 am-7:57 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$505

San DiegoQuito

SAN - UIO

SANUIO

San Diego

Fri 5/22

7:41 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 5/25

7:25 am-7:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$509

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Fri 9/18

6:28 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 10/3

9:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 20m

$512

San DiegoMedellín

SAN - MDE

SANMDE

San Diego

Mon 8/24

7:41 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/1

9:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 20m

$527

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/10

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to South America

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to South America?

The best time to book flights from San Diego to South America is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South America (average of $177). Flying from San Diego to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,644). 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.

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 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego to South America in about 18h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3394 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 ($122), United Airlines ($163), and American Airlines ($208).

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

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to South America (average of $177). Flying from San Diego to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,644). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to South America

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$305Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$335Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$430Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$452Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
GOLCheapest$695Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.