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 34% 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, Copa Airlines, and GOL are the most popular carriers 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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5:15 am - 12:50 pm

DTW

BOG

7h 35m1 stop

3:06 pm - 12:33 pm

BOG

DTW

21h 27m2 stops

$257Spirit Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24

5:15 am - 12:50 pm

DTW

BOG

7h 35m1 stop

3:06 pm - 9:15 am

BOG

DTW

18h 09m1 stop

$267Spirit Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24

10:01 am - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

27h 09m1 stop

2:21 pm - 4:03 pm

CTG

DTW

25h 42m1 stop

$322Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25

10:01 am - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

27h 09m1 stop

2:21 pm - 1:30 pm

CTG

DTW

23h 09m2 stops

$336Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20

6:00 pm - 10:45 am

DTW

VCP

15h 45m2 stops

5:55 pm - 5:27 pm

VCP

DTW

48h 32m2 stops

$748GOL

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 16

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m1 stop

9:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m1 stop

$749Air Canada

Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4

5:55 pm - 8:45 pm

DTW

GIG

48h 50m2 stops

5:55 am - 11:59 pm

GIG

DTW

19h 04m2 stops

$763GOL

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m1 stop

$773Air Canada

Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 15

11:20 am - 8:15 am

DTW

SCL

18h 55m1 stop

10:30 pm - 4:32 pm

SCL

DTW

20h 02m1 stop

$865American Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 10

11:48 am - 9:00 am

DTW

SCL

19h 12m2 stops

10:35 pm - 12:21 pm

SCL

DTW

15h 46m2 stops

$870American Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 10

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Feb 10

DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 35m

1 stop

BOG12:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 24

BOG3:06 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 27m

2 stops

DTW12:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$257

Spirit Airlines

Feb 10

DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 35m

1 stop

BOG12:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 24

BOG3:06 pmBogotá El Dorado

18h 09m

1 stop

DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$267

Spirit Airlines

Feb 10

DTW6:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 14m

2 stops

BOG12:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 24

BOG3:06 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 27m

2 stops

DTW12:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$276

United Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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United Airlines

Mar 23

DTW10:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 55m

1 stop

SCL7:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mar 25

SCL9:45 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 16m

1 stop

DTW4:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$873

United Airlines

Mar 23

DTW4:42 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 08m

1 stop

SCL7:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mar 25

SCL9:45 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 43m

2 stops

DTW1:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$878

United Airlines

Jan 20

DTW11:31 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 34m

1 stop

BOG11:05 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jan 22

BOG1:30 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 24m

1 stop

DTW1:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$924

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DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/24

3:06 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$257

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

5:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/24

3:06 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 09m

$267

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:01 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 2/25

2:21 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$322

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

10:01 am-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 09m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fri 2/20

2:21 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$336

DetroitSao Paulo

DTW - VCP

DTWVCP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

6:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops15h 45m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Mon 3/16

5:55 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops48h 32m

$748

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 2/4

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$749

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:55 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops48h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

5:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$763

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 3/15

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$773

DetroitSantiago

DTW - SCL

DTWSCL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

11:20 am-8:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/10

10:30 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$865

DetroitSantiago

DTW - SCL

DTWSCL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

11:48 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 12m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/10

10:35 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$870

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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 $988 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 $769 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 35m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South America takes 7h 35m

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 8,287 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,094 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,025 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,603 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,897 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $699	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,562 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,139 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Detroit to South America flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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