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$128+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BOG
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South America

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:33 pm
IAD
-
MDE
1 stop16h 42m
Copa Airlines
Thu 4/304:30 pm
MDE
-
IAD
1 stop7h 04m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 4/256:00 am
IAD
-
MDE
1 stop16h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 4/299:45 am
MDE
-
IAD
1 stop10h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$307
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:50 am
IAD
-
BOG
Nonstop5h 25m
Avianca
Mon 5/1810:50 pm
BOG
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$308
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/156:50 am
IAD
-
BOG
Nonstop5h 25m
Avianca
Fri 5/2210:50 pm
BOG
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$310
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:33 pm
IAD
-
MDE
1 stop18h 07m
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/179:15 am
MDE
-
IAD
1 stop14h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/10$311
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/163:35 pm
IAD
-
BOG
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Mon 4/2010:50 pm
BOG
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:33 pm
IAD
-
BOG
1 stop8h 33m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/154:45 pm
BOG
-
IAD
1 stop10h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/9$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:11 pm
IAD
-
MDE
2 stops17h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 5/86:00 am
MDE
-
IAD
2 stops16h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$316
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/55:45 am
IAD
-
MDE
1 stop8h 25m
Avianca
Fri 5/87:40 pm
MDE
-
IAD
1 stop8h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$319
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/145:35 pm
IAD
-
BOG
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Thu 4/1610:50 pm
BOG
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 3/13$322
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/166:50 am
IAD
-
MDE
1 stop7h 40m
Avianca
Mon 4/206:55 pm
MDE
-
IAD
1 stop9h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/9$323
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:33 pm
IAD
-
LIM
1 stop9h 47m
Copa Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
LIM
-
IAD
1 stop20h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/10$323

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to South America flight deals. Data was last updated March 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$305
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$128
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to South America that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

4:33 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 4/26

12:40 pm-12:34 am

1 stop10h 54m

$305

Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

4:38 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 37m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 5/17

9:15 am-12:33 am

1 stop14h 18m

$305

Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

4:33 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 42m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 5/8

6:25 am-12:33 am

1 stop17h 08m

$305

Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/12

2:21 am-2:15 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 4/17

12:40 pm-4:22 am

1 stop14h 42m

$305

Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:32 am-8:35 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 5/3

6:25 am-12:33 am

1 stop17h 08m

$305

Washington, D.C.Medellín

IAD - MDE

IADMDE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/7

9:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$307

Washington, D.C.Bogotá

IAD - BOG

IADBOG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

4:33 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 33m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/14

8:35 am-12:34 am

1 stop14h 59m

$313

Washington, D.C.Bogotá

IAD - BOG

IADBOG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

2:21 am-11:06 am

1 stop9h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 5/18

11:39 am-12:33 am

1 stop11h 54m

$313

Washington, D.C.Bogotá

IAD - BOG

IADBOG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/23

9:29 am-1:00 am

1 stop16h 31m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 4/1

4:45 pm-4:22 am

1 stop10h 37m

$313

Washington, D.C.Lima

IAD - LIM

IADLIM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

9:32 am-1:20 am

1 stop16h 48m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 4/22

4:40 pm-4:22 am

1 stop10h 42m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to South America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America (average of $119). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South America in May is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 WAS to SA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 14, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Washington, D.C. to South America by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to South America. Price data was last updated on March 12, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to South America flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to South America

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to South America. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 14, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to 0SA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 March 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to South America, such as Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,917 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,419 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,449 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,498 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to South America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to South America can take about 9h 55m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $365. There are 2365 mi between Washington, D.C. and South America. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $114. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to South America for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to South America is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Bogotá El Dorado.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America consider choosing Avianca (74%), ANA (62%) or United Airlines (62%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to South America is $126. On average you can expect to pay $906. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lima J Chavez Intl), can usually be booked for $323.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to South America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to South America?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America (average of $119). Flying from Washington, D.C. to South America in May is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Washington, D.C. to South America

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$118Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$158Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
JetBlueCheapest$202Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$205Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$247Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$270Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$377Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$550Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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