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, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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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5:45 am - 1:13 pm

DTW

MDE

8h 28m

1 stop

2:17 pm - 12:13 am

MDE

DTW

8h 56m

1 stop

$244Spirit Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 13

7:43 pm - 12:47 pm

DTW

BOG

17h 04m

1 stop

3:06 pm - 9:15 am

BOG

DTW

18h 09m

1 stop

$280Spirit Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23

5:15 am - 12:47 pm

DTW

BOG

7h 32m

1 stop

3:06 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 53m

1 stop

$292Spirit Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

5:45 am - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

7h 25m

1 stop

1:21 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 38m

1 stop

$298Spirit Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

6:59 pm - 12:47 pm

DTW

BOG

17h 48m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 1:30 pm

BOG

DTW

47h 45m

2 stops

$302Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23

2:35 pm - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

22h 35m

2 stops

1:21 pm - 12:29 am

CTG

DTW

10h 08m

1 stop

$339Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

$767Air Canada

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 18

6:15 pm - 4:45 pm

DTW

SDU

20h 30m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 5:35 pm

SDU

DTW

28h 45m

2 stops

$872Air Canada

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11

2:27 pm - 2:50 pm

DTW

AEP

23h 23m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 11:10 am

AEP

DTW

21h 15m

2 stops

$1,259LATAM Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 11

4:21 pm - 9:40 am

DTW

AEP

16h 19m

2 stops

4:55 pm - 12:34 pm

AEP

DTW

20h 39m

2 stops

$1,299LATAM Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Mar 8

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 28m

1 stop

MDE1:13 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mar 13

MDE2:17 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

8h 56m

1 stop

DTW12:13 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$244

Spirit Airlines

Feb 16

DTW7:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 04m

1 stop

BOG12:47 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 23

BOG3:06 pmBogotá El Dorado

18h 09m

1 stop

DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$280

Spirit Airlines

Feb 17

DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 32m

1 stop

BOG12:47 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 24

BOG3:06 pmBogotá El Dorado

8h 53m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$292

Air Canada flights from Detroit to South America

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Air Canada

Jan 23

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11h 55m

1 stop

LIM6:10 amLima J Chavez Intl

Feb 7

LIM8:05 amLima J Chavez Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$620

Air Canada

Jan 23

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 00m

2 stops

LIM2:15 amLima J Chavez Intl

Feb 7

LIM8:05 amLima J Chavez Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$624

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

$767

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DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

5:45 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 3/13

2:17 pm-12:13 am

1 stop8h 56m

$244

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

7:43 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop17h 04m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/23

3:06 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 09m

$280

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

5:15 am-12:47 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/24

3:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$292

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

5:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 3/10

1:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$298

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

6:59 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop17h 48m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/23

1:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$302

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

2:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 3/10

1:21 pm-12:29 am

1 stop10h 08m

$339

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

$767

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

6:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 3/11

1:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$872

DetroitBuenos Aires

DTW - AEP

DTWAEP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

2:27 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 5/11

2:55 pm-11:10 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,259

DetroitBuenos Aires

DTW - AEP

DTWAEP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/1

4:21 pm-9:40 am

2 stops16h 19m

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 5/11

4:55 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$1,299

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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 $968 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 $636 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 8,364 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,174 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,088 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,646 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,913 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $699	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,557 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,191 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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