What airlines fly to South America?

Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Detroit according to our data. Spirit Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Spirit Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Detroit to South America

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

Prices for flights from Detroit to South America refresh daily.

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

As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit 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 Detroit 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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6:36 pm - 12:50 pm

DTW

BOG

18h 14m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 11:25 pm

BOG

DTW

9h 40m

1 stop

$267Spirit Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 18

8:49 am - 11:04 pm

DTW

GYE

15h 15m

1 stop

11:59 pm - 2:44 pm

GYE

DTW

13h 45m

1 stop

$275Spirit Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

5:45 am - 12:10 pm

DTW

CTG

7h 25m

1 stop

1:24 pm - 10:32 pm

CTG

DTW

8h 08m

1 stop

$276Spirit Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12

6:36 pm - 12:50 pm

DTW

BOG

18h 14m

2 stops

3:06 pm - 12:33 pm

BOG

DTW

21h 27m

2 stops

$278Spirit Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 18

5:26 pm - 12:04 am

DTW

GYE

30h 38m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 9:15 am

GYE

DTW

32h 16m

1 stop

$327Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 8

4:09 pm - 12:19 pm

DTW

CTG

21h 10m

1 stop

1:24 pm - 12:29 am

CTG

DTW

10h 05m

1 stop

$329Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 17

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

$741Air Canada

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

$760Air Canada

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18

5:36 pm - 7:50 pm

DTW

SDU

25h 14m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:57 pm

SDU

DTW

18h 57m

2 stops

$819GOL

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

2:05 pm - 9:40 am

DTW

AEP

18h 35m

2 stops

5:05 pm - 3:20 pm

AEP

DTW

23h 15m

2 stops

$1,183LATAM Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Feb 9

DTW6:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 14m

2 stops

BOG12:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 18

BOG1:45 pmBogotá El Dorado

9h 40m

1 stop

DTW11:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$267

Spirit Airlines

Mar 9

DTW8:49 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 15m

1 stop

GYE11:04 pmGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mar 16

GYE11:59 pmGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

13h 45m

1 stop

DTW2:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$275

Spirit Airlines

Mar 9

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 25m

1 stop

CTG12:10 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Mar 12

CTG1:24 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

8h 08m

1 stop

DTW10:32 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$276

Air Canada flights from Detroit to South America

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Air Canada

Mar 5

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 50m

1 stop

GIG12:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mar 18

GIG8:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$741

Air Canada

Mar 5

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 50m

1 stop

GIG12:05 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Mar 18

GIG8:00 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

22h 35m

1 stop

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$760

Air Canada

May 6

DTW10:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 35m

1 stop

GRU9:50 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 19

GRU9:35 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

17h 38m

1 stop

DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$785

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DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

6:36 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 14m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$267

DetroitGuayaquil

DTW - GYE

DTWGYE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

8:49 am-11:04 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$275

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

5:45 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Thu 3/12

1:24 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$276

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

6:36 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 14m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/18

3:06 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$278

DetroitGuayaquil

DTW - GYE

DTWGYE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

5:26 pm-12:04 am

2 stops30h 38m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sun 3/8

11:59 pm-9:15 am

1 stop32h 16m

$327

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

4:09 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 3/17

1:24 pm-12:29 am

1 stop10h 05m

$329

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$741

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$760

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

5:36 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 14m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$819

DetroitBuenos Aires

DTW - AEP

DTWAEP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

2:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops18h 35m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 4/22

5:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,183

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $524. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to South America from Detroit during August instead. Flights to South America in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $624.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $962 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Detroit for as low as $611 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to South America flights?

You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 25m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South America takes 7h 25m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to South America. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to South America.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to South America?
Prices for flights from Detroit to South America refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to South America?
As of January 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit 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 Detroit 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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to South America

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $104	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,394 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,206 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,127 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,667 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $699	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,560 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,215 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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