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$210+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — BOG
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:15 amSJC - SCL
2 stops18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/29:30 pmSCL - SJC
1 stop18h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$944
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:29 pmSJC - SCL
2 stops37h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/510:45 pmSCL - SJC
2 stops27h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$988
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:47 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops23h 43mDelta
Sun 12/283:55 pmBOG - SJC
1 stop22h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/17$996
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:35 amSJC - SCL
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Wed 12/3111:55 pmSCL - SJC
1 stop18h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,015
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:47 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops23h 43mDelta
Sat 12/273:55 pmBOG - SJC
1 stop32h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,016
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops29h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/301:30 amBOG - SJC
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,019
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops29h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/278:15 amBOG - SJC
2 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,021
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops29h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/291:30 amBOG - SJC
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,026
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:47 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops23h 43mDelta
Tue 12/303:55 pmBOG - SJC
1 stop22h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,029
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops29h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:15 amBOG - SJC
2 stops40h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,046
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:29 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops29h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:15 amBOG - SJC
2 stops40h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,054
This LATAM 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:55 pmSJC - SCL
1 stop26h 15mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/3111:55 pmSCL - SJC
1 stop18h 46mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,098

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to South America that are best for you.

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San Jose

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South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Sun 2/8

10:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 2/12

9:00 am-9:18 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$563

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 2/12

11:55 pm-10:11 am

1 stop13h 16m

$563

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Sun 5/17

6:35 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 5/26

12:14 am-9:11 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Tue 2/10

11:45 am-2:25 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 2/12

3:55 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/11

11:55 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Sun 5/17

10:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 5/27

2:55 pm-10:53 am

2 stops21h 58m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Wed 1/14

2:32 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 1/29

11:55 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops15h 06m

$578

San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

Sun 5/17

6:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/27

9:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop28h 23m

$631

San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

Mon 1/26

4:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 2/3

10:45 am-1:39 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$636

San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

Fri 1/30

4:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 2/14

10:45 am-9:12 pm

2 stops13h 27m

$638

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South America (average of $220). Flying from San Jose, California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 SJC to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to South America is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to South America?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to South America flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons 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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines from San Jose to South America to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,893 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

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 San Jose to South America?

    San Jose (SJC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Jose to South America. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to San Jose (SJC) from San Jose’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to South America?

    Departing from San Jose, California to South America will take you 14h 30m. There are 3757 mi between San Jose, California and South America. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or San Jose - Bogotá El Dorado, San Jose - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl is the most popular route from San Jose, California to South America.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to South America.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to South America (average of $220). Flying from San Jose, California to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to South America

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$562Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$750Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,365Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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