South America

$173+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to South America

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SJC — BOG
oct. 11 — oct. 181
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Round-trip from

$449
(Expedia)

One-way from

$173
(Viajes Éxito)
From San Jose to South America
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/236:15 amSJC - LIM
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/251:40 amLIM - SJC
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$449
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dom. 11/26:35 pmSJC - BOG
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/124:00 amBOG - SJC
2 stops16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$460
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
vie. 10/316:15 amSJC - LIM
3 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/123:05 amLIM - SJC
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$465
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dom. 9/216:15 amSJC - LIM
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/231:40 amLIM - SJC
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$480
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mar. 9/236:15 amSJC - BOG
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/253:59 amBOG - SJC
2 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$490
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lun. 11/310:48 amSJC - BOG
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/159:10 amBOG - SJC
3 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$507
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lun. 11/101:00 pmSJC - MDE
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/152:10 pmMDE - SJC
3 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$521
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mié. 9/246:15 amSJC - UIO
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/263:55 amUIO - SJC
3 stops44h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$536
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mié. 11/126:15 amSJC - BOG
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/179:10 amBOG - SJC
2 stops27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$550
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jue. 9/2511:40 amSJC - MDE
3 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/281:24 amMDE - SJC
3 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$555
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mié. 11/121:16 pmSJC - BOG
1 stop12h 54mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/161:30 amBOG - SJC
1 stop13h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$563
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mié. 9/2411:40 amSJC - BOG
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 9/277:15 amBOG - SJC
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$565

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to South America that are best for you.

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Return

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San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

dom. 3/1

10:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

mar. 3/10

2:10 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$482

San JoseQuito

SJC - UIO

SJCUIO

San Jose

dom. 10/26

6:15 am-2:50 am

3 stops18h 35m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

vie. 11/7

4:00 am-10:09 am

2 stops33h 09m

$536

San JoseQuito

SJC - UIO

SJCUIO

San Jose

mié. 9/24

6:15 am-2:45 am

2 stops18h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

vie. 9/26

3:55 am-10:43 pm

3 stops44h 48m

$536

San JoseMedellín

SJC - MDE

SJCMDE

San Jose

lun. 2/2

6:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

dom. 2/8

2:10 pm-9:19 am

2 stops22h 09m

$544

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

mié. 2/18

10:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

jue. 3/12

9:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$563

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

mié. 9/24

11:40 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

sáb. 9/27

7:15 am-9:58 am

2 stops28h 43m

$565

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

mar. 2/24

3:35 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

mar. 3/10

1:30 am-5:43 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$567

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

dom. 3/1

8:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

lun. 3/9

7:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops27h 20m

$567

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

mar. 2/24

10:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

mié. 3/11

10:55 am-12:09 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$567

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

lun. 2/23

12:45 pm-5:10 am

2 stops13h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

mar. 3/10

1:30 am-5:43 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$567

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South America (average of $359). Flying from San Jose to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to South America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 septiembre 11, 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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

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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 to South America?

    For as low as $563, LATAM Airlines can have you in South America from San Jose in 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 3757 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose 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.

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    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 to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to South America (average of $359). Flying from San Jose to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to South America

Discover the top 6 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$457Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$523Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$539Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$562Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$720Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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