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$243+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — BOG
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 12, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:25 pmSJC - BOG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/171:30 pmBOG - SJC
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$945
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/156:35 amSJC - LIM
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:00 amLIM - SJC
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$978
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:00 amSJC - UIO
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/211:35 amUIO - SJC
2 stops22h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,014
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:29 pmSJC - UIO
2 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/201:35 amUIO - SJC
2 stops22h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,016
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:29 pmSJC - UIO
2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/231:35 amUIO - SJC
2 stops15h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,024
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - UIO
1 stop11h 50mLATAM Airlines
Thu 1/2211:45 pmUIO - SJC
1 stop16h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,032
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - UIO
1 stop11h 50mLATAM Airlines
Wed 1/217:00 pmUIO - SJC
2 stops21h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,036
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:45 amSJC - BOG
2 stops17h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:30 amBOG - SJC
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,039
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/143:00 pmSJC - BOG
1 stop29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/227:14 amBOG - SJC
2 stops53h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,040
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - UIO
1 stop11h 50mLATAM Airlines
Fri 1/2311:45 pmUIO - SJC
1 stop16h 11mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,042
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:05 amSJC - UIO
2 stops33h 20mDelta
Tue 1/2011:45 pmUIO - SJC
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,044
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 amSJC - UIO
1 stop11h 50mLATAM Airlines
Sat 1/247:00 pmUIO - SJC
2 stops20h 56mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,046

Find flight deals from San Jose to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to South America flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$441
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$243
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,368
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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 December 12, 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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San Jose

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South America

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Fri 1/16

4:28 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop16h 34m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 1/20

1:02 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 48m

$441

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 JoseCartagena

SJC - CTG

SJCCTG

San Jose

Thu 1/29

3:32 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 2/11

3:32 pm-12:52 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$567

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Sun 3/1

6:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 3/24

3:55 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop22h 08m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Sun 3/1

3:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 3/24

3:55 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$568

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Tue 1/27

8:40 am-5:10 am

2 stops17h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/9

1:30 am-1:39 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$573

San JoseBogotá

SJC - BOG

SJCBOG

San Jose

Tue 1/27

10:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/10

9:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$573

San JoseCartagena

SJC - CTG

SJCCTG

San Jose

Mon 1/26

11:51 am-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$576

San JoseCartagena

SJC - CTG

SJCCTG

San Jose

Thu 1/22

10:45 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop12h 32m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 1/29

3:32 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$581

San JoseCartagena

SJC - CTG

SJCCTG

San Jose

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops32h 01m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mon 5/18

9:45 am-12:08 pm

2 stops52h 23m

$593

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

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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 $378). 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 12, 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% 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. Tuesday 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 12, 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
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

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
1,889 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

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
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

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 16h 34m. 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 - Lima J Chavez Intl, San Jose - Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini 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 $378). 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$562Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$750Average$1,212FlexibilityNo 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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