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

Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, and Copa Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to South America

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 37% 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.

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 February 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 - 1:13 pm

DTW

MDE

18h 37m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 9:15 am

MDE

DTW

18h 00m

1 stop

$281Spirit Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

5:14 pm - 1:10 pm

DTW

BOG

20h 56m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 54m

1 stop

$292Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

4:09 pm - 12:21 am

DTW

MDE

9h 12m

1 stop

1:17 am - 12:29 am

MDE

DTW

22h 12m

1 stop

$296Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23

2:35 pm - 12:55 pm

DTW

MDE

22h 20m

3 stops

2:15 pm - 9:15 am

MDE

DTW

18h 00m

1 stop

$301Spirit Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

5:17 pm - 1:10 pm

DTW

BOG

20h 53m

2 stops

2:05 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 54m

1 stop

$307Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

4:09 pm - 12:21 am

DTW

MDE

9h 12m

1 stop

1:17 am - 4:12 pm

MDE

DTW

13h 55m

2 stops

$311Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23

10:59 pm - 1:10 pm

DTW

BOG

15h 11m

2 stops

2:05 pm - 3:50 pm

BOG

DTW

24h 45m

2 stops

$317Spirit Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

5:36 pm - 10:20 am

DTW

GIG

15h 44m

2 stops

6:05 am - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

18h 51m

2 stops

$780GOL

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

5:36 pm - 10:20 am

DTW

GIG

15h 44m

2 stops

6:05 am - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

18h 51m

2 stops

$781GOL

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

5:36 pm - 10:50 am

DTW

SDU

16h 14m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:56 pm

SDU

DTW

18h 56m

2 stops

$786GOL

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Mar 7

DTW6:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 37m

1 stop

MDE1:13 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mar 10

MDE2:15 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$281

Spirit Airlines

Mar 7

DTW2:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 20m

3 stops

MDE12:55 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mar 10

MDE2:15 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

DTW9:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$301

Spirit Airlines

Mar 8

DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 11m

2 stops

BOG1:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

Mar 11

BOG2:05 pmBogotá El Dorado

24h 45m

2 stops

DTW3:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$317

Air Canada flights from Detroit to South America

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Air Canada

Mar 18

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13h 45m

1 stop

GRU9:00 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mar 23

GRU9:30 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

21h 05m

1 stop

DTW5:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$795

Air Canada

Apr 19

DTW6:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

14h 00m

1 stop

GRU9:15 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Apr 27

GRU9:00 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

21h 33m

2 stops

DTW5:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$798

Air Canada

May 4

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 10m

1 stop

GRU9:05 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 13

GRU9:00 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

DTW9:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$865

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DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

6:36 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 37m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/10

2:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$281

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

5:14 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 56m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/11

2:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$292

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

4:09 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 12m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/23

1:17 am-12:29 am

1 stop22h 12m

$296

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/7

2:35 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops22h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 3/10

2:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$301

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

5:17 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/11

2:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$307

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

4:09 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 12m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/23

1:17 am-4:12 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$311

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

10:59 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 11m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/11

2:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$317

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

5:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops15h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

6:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$780

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

5:36 pm-10:20 am

2 stops15h 44m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sat 5/16

6:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$781

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

5:36 pm-10:50 am

2 stops16h 14m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$786

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to South America

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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 $891 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 $589 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 21m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to South America takes 7h 21m

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 February 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 $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,489 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,339 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,236 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,742 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,919 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,556 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,344 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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