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$79+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BOG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to South America flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Spirit)

One-way from

$79
(Spirit)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$783

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:00 pmFLL - MDE
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/202:00 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$199
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/319:35 pmFLL - MDE
Nonstop3h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/42:00 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/262:00 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$204
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/77:00 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/131:24 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 10/2310:00 pmFLL - MDE
Nonstop3h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/261:12 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 10/77:02 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/162:00 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop16h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$207
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/101:12 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$208
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:00 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 00mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/262:00 pmMDE - FLL
1 stop6h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$209
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:02 amFLL - MDE
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/131:12 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:25 pmFLL - MDE
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 10/141:24 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$211
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:25 pmFLL - MDE
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/181:24 amMDE - FLL
Nonstop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$212
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/246:50 pmMIA - MDE
Nonstop3h 25mAvianca
Tue 9/305:00 amMDE - MIA
1 stop5h 55mAvianca
Deal found 8/13$261

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South America that are best for you.

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South America

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Return

Price

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/13

10:00 pm-12:28 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 9/20

2:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$199

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/31

9:35 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 9/4

2:09 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$203

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 10/10

1:12 am-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 28m

$208

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 9/15

1:24 am-6:00 am

Nonstop3h 36m

$208

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/24

9:35 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 8/28

12:49 am-5:10 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$208

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 10/31

10:00 pm-12:17 am

Nonstop3h 17m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 11/1

2:13 am-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 27m

$212

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 10/5

1:12 am-5:40 am

Nonstop3h 28m

$212

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-12:17 am

Nonstop3h 17m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 10/21

2:00 pm-7:34 am

1 stop16h 34m

$213

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 9/12

10:00 pm-12:28 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 9/19

2:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

$213

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Wed 9/24

6:50 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/30

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$261

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to South America

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South America (average of $359). Flying from USA 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 US to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to South America as you normally would.

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 August 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, LATAM Airlines, and Copa Airlines from the United States to South America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,840 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,401 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this USA to South America flight route?

    The United States to South America flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Avianca and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from USA to South America for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA 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 USA to South America.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to South America?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South America (average of $359). Flying from USA 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 10 airlines flying from USA to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
ArajetCheapest$116Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$143Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$181Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$184Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$222Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$286Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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