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

Spirit Airlines and Air Canada 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 36% 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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5:15 am - 12:55 pm

DTW

MDE

8h 40m

1 stop

1:50 pm - 11:25 pm

MDE

DTW

8h 35m

1 stop

$211Spirit Airlines

Di, Mrz 10 - Mi, Mrz 11

5:09 am - 10:35 pm

DTW

LIM

17h 26m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 12:33 pm

LIM

DTW

13h 03m

2 stops

$218Spirit Airlines

Di, Mrz 3 - Di, Mrz 10

5:09 am - 9:35 pm

DTW

LIM

17h 26m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 12:33 pm

LIM

DTW

13h 03m

2 stops

$222Spirit Airlines

Mo, Mrz 9 - Di, Mrz 10

6:36 pm - 12:10 pm

DTW

CTG

17h 34m

1 stop

1:21 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 38m

1 stop

$229Spirit Airlines

Sa, Mrz 7 - Mi, Mrz 11

5:45 am - 2:13 pm

DTW

MDE

8h 28m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 9:15 am

MDE

DTW

18h 00m

1 stop

$231Spirit Airlines

Di, Mrz 3 - Di, Mrz 10

6:10 pm - 12:47 pm

DTW

BOG

18h 37m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 9:15 am

BOG

DTW

18h 10m

1 stop

$234Spirit Airlines

Di, Mrz 3 - Di, Mrz 10

5:09 am - 10:35 pm

DTW

LIM

17h 26m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:25 pm

LIM

DTW

23h 55m

2 stops

$237Spirit Airlines

Mo, Mrz 2 - Mo, Mrz 9

9:02 am - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

28h 08m

1 stop

2:21 pm - 1:30 pm

CTG

DTW

23h 09m

2 stops

$292Multiple Airlines

Do, Feb 19 - Fr, Feb 27

5:57 pm - 12:35 pm

DTW

SDU

17h 38m

2 stops

8:45 pm - 11:27 pm

SDU

DTW

27h 42m

2 stops

$876GOL

Mo, Mai 4 - Mi, Aug 19

5:57 pm - 2:20 pm

DTW

SDU

19h 23m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:27 pm

SDU

DTW

18h 27m

2 stops

$933GOL

Mo, Mai 4 - Di, Aug 18

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Mar 10

DTW5:15 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 40m

1 stop

MDE12:55 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mar 11

MDE1:50 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

DTW11:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$211

Spirit Airlines

Mar 3

DTW5:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 26m

2 stops

LIM10:35 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Mar 10

LIM10:30 pmLima J Chavez Intl

13h 03m

2 stops

DTW12:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$218

Spirit Airlines

Mar 9

DTW5:09 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 26m

2 stops

LIM9:35 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Mar 10

LIM10:30 pmLima J Chavez Intl

13h 03m

2 stops

DTW12:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$222

GOL flights from Detroit to South America

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GOL

Apr 13

DTW6:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 48m

2 stops

GRU7:55 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 7

GRU6:00 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

18h 57m

2 stops

DTW11:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$753

GOL

Feb 5

DTW12:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 15m

2 stops

GRU7:30 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Feb 19

GRU6:00 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

19h 39m

2 stops

DTW11:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,142

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DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 3/10

5:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mi 3/11

1:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$211

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 3/3

5:09 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Di 3/10

10:30 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$218

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 3/9

5:09 am-9:35 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Di 3/10

10:30 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops13h 03m

$222

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sa 3/7

6:36 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop17h 34m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Mi 3/11

1:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$229

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 3/3

5:45 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Di 3/10

2:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$231

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Di 3/3

6:10 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop18h 37m

Bogotá El Dorado

Di 3/10

2:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 10m

$234

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 3/2

5:09 am-10:35 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mo 3/9

10:30 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$237

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Do 2/19

9:02 am-1:10 pm

1 stop28h 08m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Fr 2/27

2:21 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$292

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 5/4

5:57 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Mi 8/19

8:45 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$876

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mo 5/4

5:57 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops19h 23m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Di 8/18

6:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$933

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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 $922 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 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 $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,399 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,215 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,137 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,679 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 1,559 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,232 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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