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Cheap flights to South America from $234

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WAS — BOG
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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Flights to South America in 2024

Find the latest flights to South America in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,731

Return from

$2,251

One-way from

$1,077
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Lima J Chavez Intl
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to South America

Find flights to South America

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South America on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 29 March 2024
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Cheap flights to South America in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South America in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Wed 3/406:00MIA - CLO
1 stop5h 59mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/408:46CLO - MIA
1 stop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3$355
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop10h 15mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/411:48BOG - SFO
1 stop13h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$533
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop10h 15mCopa Airlines
Sat 27/414:44BOG - SFO
1 stop10h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$537
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 39mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/408:45BOG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$540
Wed 24/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 39mCopa Airlines
Thu 2/514:45BOG - SFO
1 stop10h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$547
Tue 9/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop16h 39mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/406:26BOG - SFO
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3$560
Thu 28/308:25SFO - BOG
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 30/308:15BOG - SFO
1 stop15h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$577
Fri 19/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 39mCopa Airlines
Tue 30/404:51BOG - SFO
1 stop15h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3$629
Wed 10/400:20MIA - CLO
2 stops22h 12mDelta
Wed 17/418:44CLO - MIA
1 stop16h 13mDelta
Deal found 28/3$630

South America 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South America in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Wed 3/406:00MIA - CLO
1 stop5h 59mCopa Airlines
Tue 9/408:46CLO - MIA
1 stop7h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 27/3$355
Sat 11/522:25LAX - BOG
1 stop19h 41mCopa Airlines
Sat 25/508:46BOG - LAX
1 stop16h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$513
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop10h 15mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/411:48BOG - SFO
1 stop13h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$533
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop10h 15mCopa Airlines
Sat 27/414:44BOG - SFO
1 stop10h 56mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$537
Sat 20/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 39mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/408:45BOG - SFO
1 stop16h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$540
Sun 5/501:27SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 40mCopa Airlines
Wed 8/514:45BOG - SFO
1 stop10h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$547
Wed 1/501:27SFO - BOG
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/514:45BOG - SFO
1 stop10h 55mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$550
Sat 24/809:05MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airlines Peru
Sun 25/801:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airlines Peru
Deal found 27/3$550
Tue 9/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop16h 39mCopa Airlines
Wed 24/406:26BOG - SFO
1 stop14h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3$560

Flights to South America departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to South America, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Wed 3/418:29MIA - LIM
1 stop7h 49mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/406:40LIM - MIA
1 stop14h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 29/3$654
Wed 3/406:00MIA - LIM
1 stop7h 24mCopa Airlines
Mon 8/416:40LIM - MIA
1 stop18h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$686
Wed 3/418:50MIA - CLO
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/404:55CLO - MIA
2 stops16h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$717
Thu 4/414:25MIA - LIM
1 stop11h 53mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/402:55LIM - MIA
1 stop7h 57mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$717
Wed 3/418:50MIA - CLO
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/404:55CLO - MIA
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3$719
Thu 4/417:05LAX - BOG
1 stop18h 44mDelta
Tue 16/405:10BOG - LAX
1 stop28h 45mDelta
Deal found 27/3$727
Wed 3/417:05LAX - BOG
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Wed 10/418:30BOG - LAX
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Deal found 27/3$734
Thu 4/417:05LAX - BOG
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Thu 11/414:50BOG - LAX
1 stop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/3$736
Fri 5/416:50MIA - LIM
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Sat 13/408:15LIM - MIA
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 28/3$749

One-way flights to South America

Explore one-way flight options to South America for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Mon 29/401:32SFO - BOG
1 stop13h 39mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$234
Wed 8/501:27SFO - BOG
1 stop14h 00mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$237
Thu 9/519:56SFO - BOG
1 stop11h 32mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3$248
Tue 16/417:25MIA - LIM
1 stop8h 05mAvianca
Deal found 28/3$256
Fri 19/414:43SFO - BOG
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$261
Mon 8/409:06LAX - BOG
1 stop12h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3$281
Mon 26/800:30LAX - BOG
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$283
Fri 2/821:35SFO - BOG
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/3$288
Wed 1/516:22LAX - BOG
1 stop10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$289

Direct flights to South America

Sat 24/809:05MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airlines Peru
Sun 25/801:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airlines Peru
Deal found 27/3$550
Sat 20/409:30MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airline
Wed 24/401:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airline
Deal found 28/3$630
Fri 23/809:05MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airlines Peru
Sat 24/801:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airlines Peru
Deal found 28/3$634
Wed 24/409:30MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airlines Peru
Fri 26/401:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airlines Peru
Deal found 27/3$636
Thu 25/409:30MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airline
Wed 1/501:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airline
Deal found 28/3$674
Thu 11/409:30MIA - LIM
Nonstop6h 00mSky Airlines Peru
Wed 17/401:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop5h 50mSky Airlines Peru
Deal found 28/3$677
Wed 10/400:20MIA - LIM
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Thu 18/413:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 28/3$749
Wed 10/400:20MIA - LIM
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Sun 14/413:00LIM - MIA
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/3$835
Thu 9/501:40MIA - LIM
Nonstop5h 40mDelta
Mon 13/513:30LIM - MIA
Nonstop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 29/3$918

Find flights to South America within your budget

Locate flights to South America that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$513 - $875

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesBogotá El Dorado

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/5

1 stop19h 41m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 25/5

1 stop16h 54m

$513

San FranciscoBogotá El Dorado

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 20/4

1 stop10h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 24/4

1 stop13h 52m

$533

MiamiLima J Chavez Intl

MIA - LIM

MIALIM

Miami

Sat 24/8

Nonstop6h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 25/8

Nonstop5h 50m

$550

San FranciscoBogotá El Dorado

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

1 stop18h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 30/9

1 stop33h 24m

$584

MiamiCali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

MIA - CLO

MIACLO

Miami

Wed 10/4

2 stops22h 12m

Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl

Wed 17/4

1 stop16h 13m

$630

MiamiLima J Chavez Intl

MIA - LIM

MIALIM

Miami

Sat 20/4

Nonstop6h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 24/4

Nonstop5h 50m

$630

Los AngelesBogotá El Dorado

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/5

2 stops11h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 24/5

1 stop10h 31m

$647

Los AngelesBogotá El Dorado

LAX - BOG

LAXBOG

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

1 stop31h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 15/7

1 stop14h 19m

$771

MiamiLima J Chavez Intl

MIA - LIM

MIALIM

Miami

Thu 19/9

1 stop17h 44m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 3/10

1 stop25h 13m

$875

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Deals found on 28/3

Average price of flights to South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South America is currently $264 while a return flight costs $637. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in South America by month

Plan your trip to South America by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LIM

Temperature

17 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South America?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South America. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to South America may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 29 March 2024.
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
683 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
1,684 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
4,553 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South America?

Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru are the most popular flight destinations in South America.
  • What is the best way to travel around South America?

    When hopping on one of the cheap flights to South America landing in Bogota, you'll be glad to know the easiest and most popular way to get around the city is on foot. You can also use public transport like TransMilenio or a local taxi. If your South America flight deals end up in Rio de Janeiro, the easiest way to get around the city is by private taxi or on foot. In Sao Paulo, the most convienient way to get around the city is to use ridesharing apps. Picking up a car hire is one of the best way to travel between cities and across the country.

  • What are some things to do in South America?

    Book flights to South America to experience a wide range of activities and sights to explore on the continent. Make your way to Peru to check out places like Amantani Island or the popular Inca citadel high up in the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu. You can head to Patagonia and experience the Molodon Caves in Puerto Natales or fly to Ecuador in South America and scale a waterfall. Iguazu Falls can be found at the border of Misiones in Argentina and Parana in Brazil and form the largest waterfall in the world.

  • How long is the flight to South America?

    Your travel time from New Zealand will depend on where your flights to South America end up. If you've booked flights to Bogota in South America, you can expect to find flights operated by Emirates and Avianca that'll take around 42h to get from Auckland International Airport to Bogota Airport with a couple of stopovers along the way. When flying to Sao Paulo, South America, you'll find flights operated by Emirates and GOL that'll travel from Auckland to Guarulhos International Airport in just over 45h with stopovers at Kuala Lumpur Airport and Dubai Airport along the way. Emirates and GOL team up to offer flights from Auckland International Airport to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport in around 45h 30min with several stopovers along the way at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Dubai Airport and Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport.

  • What do I need to do before my South America flight?

    Before flying to South America, keep a couple of things in mind before getting to the airport and heading on holiday. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three months after your arrival date. You'll need cash when in South America so consider exchanging your money before arriving at the airport as airport currency exchange kiosks often provide lower exchange rates. Compare flights to South America, airfare and journey time before deciding on where to go.

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