How many flights depart from Chicago to South America on average per week?

The number of flights available between Chicago and South America is 18 per week as of March 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to South America?

Spirit Airlines, Avianca, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South America

What airlines fly to South America?

Copa Airlines, Avianca and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Chicago according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Chicago to South America on average per day?

The number of flights available between Chicago and South America is 2 per day as of March 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00PM, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to South America?

Prices for flights from Chicago to South America refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to South America?

There are 10 operators available for flights from Chicago to South America as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South America?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:15 pm - 1:12 pm

ORD

BOG

17h 57m

1 stop

2:07 pm - 9:36 am

BOG

ORD

19h 29m

1 stop

$281Spirit Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27

7:15 pm - 1:12 pm

ORD

BOG

17h 57m

1 stop

2:07 pm - 9:36 am

BOG

ORD

19h 29m

1 stop

$283Spirit Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20

7:15 pm - 1:12 pm

ORD

BOG

17h 57m

1 stop

2:07 pm - 12:24 am

BOG

ORD

10h 17m

1 stop

$286Spirit Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18

11:20 pm - 1:05 pm

ORD

UIO

13h 45m

1 stop

10:10 am - 9:20 pm

UIO

ORD

11h 10m

1 stop

$378Avianca

Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 29

11:20 pm - 1:05 pm

ORD

UIO

13h 45m

1 stop

3:30 am - 9:20 pm

UIO

ORD

17h 50m

1 stop

$385Avianca

Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25

2:25 pm - 4:43 am

ORD

UIO

14h 18m

2 stops

12:59 am - 10:09 am

UIO

ORD

9h 10m

1 stop

$396LATAM Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2

5:30 am - 6:59 pm

ORD

UIO

13h 29m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 10:09 am

UIO

ORD

15h 19m

2 stops

$402LATAM Airlines

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

8:06 am - 1:20 am

ORD

LIM

17h 14m

1 stop

11:00 am - 1:13 am

LIM

ORD

14h 13m

1 stop

$478Copa Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18

6:50 am - 6:10 am

ORD

GIG

21h 20m

1 stop

10:10 pm - 11:04 am

GIG

ORD

14h 54m

1 stop

$602American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 16

3:04 pm - 6:10 am

ORD

GIG

13h 06m

1 stop

11:10 pm - 2:21 pm

GIG

ORD

17h 11m

2 stops

$606American Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11

LATAM Airlines flights from Chicago to South America

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LATAM Airlines

May 4

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

May 8

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

9h 04m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$305

LATAM Airlines

Apr 2

ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 05m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Apr 8

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

8h 59m

1 stop

ORD11:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$325

LATAM Airlines

Apr 28

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

May 9

BOG11:00 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 59m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$326

GOL flights from Chicago to South America

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GOL

May 13

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 02m

2 stops

BOG9:17 pmBogotá El Dorado

May 18

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

10h 15m

1 stop

ORD12:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$324

GOL

Apr 19

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

9h 04m

2 stops

CTG2:04 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Apr 22

CTG1:25 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

19h 05m

2 stops

ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$352

GOL

Mar 29

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 10m

2 stops

UIO10:10 pmQuito Mariscal Sucr

Apr 7

UIO7:05 amQuito Mariscal Sucr

29h 06m

1 stop

ORD12:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$602

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Sat 4/18

7:15 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/27

2:07 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 29m

$281

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ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

7:15 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/20

2:07 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 29m

$283

ChicagoBogotá

ORD - BOG

ORDBOG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

7:15 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 4/18

2:07 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 17m

$286

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ORD - UIO

ORDUIO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

11:20 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 5/29

10:10 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$378

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ORD - UIO

ORDUIO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

11:20 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 4/25

3:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$385

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ORD - UIO

ORDUIO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

2:25 pm-4:43 am

2 stops14h 18m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sat 5/2

12:59 am-10:09 am

1 stop9h 10m

$396

ChicagoQuito

ORD - UIO

ORDUIO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

5:30 am-6:59 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Fri 4/17

6:50 pm-10:09 am

2 stops15h 19m

$402

ChicagoLima

ORD - LIM

ORDLIM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

8:06 am-1:20 am

1 stop17h 14m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 4/18

11:00 am-1:13 am

1 stop14h 13m

$478

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

6:50 am-6:10 am

1 stop21h 20m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

10:10 pm-11:04 am

1 stop14h 54m

$602

ChicagoRio de Janeiro

ORD - GIG

ORDGIG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

3:04 pm-6:10 am

1 stop13h 06m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mon 5/11

11:10 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops17h 11m

$606

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $544. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to South America from Chicago during October instead. Flights to South America in October, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $563.

What is the cheapest Chicago to South America flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to South America?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $600 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Chicago for as low as $537 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to South America flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to South America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$183
Fastest flight time	6h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	463 airports

The best one-way flight to South America from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $183. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $407.

The fastest flight from Chicago to South America takes 6h 10m

Direct flights go from Chicago to South America every day.

There are 463 airports in South America. From Chicago there are direct flights to Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to South America?
Prices for flights from Chicago to South America refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to South America?
There are 10 operators available for flights from Chicago to South America as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South America?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to South America?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and South America, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 39.53% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner with 33.39%, Boeing 737-800 with 10.47%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 5.78%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $126	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,553 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $180	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,506 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,357 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,904 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $271	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,577 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,519 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $302	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,503 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Arajet	PriceFrom $360	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 47 reviews	Search Arajet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $479	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,856 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $596	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,199 reviews	Search GOL flights

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