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 and Air Canada 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 - 1:55 pm

DTW

MDE

8h 40m

1 stop

2:15 pm - 9:15 am

MDE

DTW

18h 00m

1 stop

$267Spirit Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9

10:08 pm - 2:07 pm

DTW

BOG

15h 59m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 11:25 pm

BOG

DTW

9h 40m

1 stop

$271Spirit Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

5:45 am - 1:10 pm

DTW

CTG

7h 25m

1 stop

1:21 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 38m

1 stop

$280Spirit Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

10:08 pm - 2:07 pm

DTW

BOG

15h 59m

2 stops

3:06 pm - 11:38 am

BOG

DTW

20h 32m

2 stops

$285Spirit Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

5:07 pm - 12:21 am

DTW

MDE

32h 14m

2 stops

2:17 pm - 12:39 am

MDE

DTW

9h 22m

1 stop

$327Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

4:14 pm - 1:13 pm

DTW

MDE

21h 59m

1 stop

1:17 am - 9:23 am

MDE

DTW

31h 06m

1 stop

$329Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 15

6:15 pm - 12:05 pm

DTW

GIG

15h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

$783Air Canada

Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 15

6:15 pm - 7:10 pm

DTW

GIG

22h 55m

2 stops

8:00 pm - 5:35 pm

GIG

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

$790Air Canada

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 18

5:57 pm - 10:55 am

DTW

SDU

15h 58m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:57 pm

SDU

DTW

18h 57m

2 stops

$834GOL

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

5:57 pm - 8:50 am

DTW

SDU

37h 53m

2 stops

6:00 am - 11:57 pm

SDU

DTW

18h 57m

2 stops

$846GOL

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Feb 2

DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 40m

1 stop

CTG1:10 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Feb 14

CTG2:21 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

9h 38m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$246

Spirit Airlines

Feb 7

DTW10:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 59m

2 stops

BOG2:07 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 14

BOG1:45 pmBogotá El Dorado

9h 40m

1 stop

DTW11:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$271

Spirit Airlines

Mar 3

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 25m

1 stop

CTG1:10 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Mar 10

CTG1:21 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

9h 38m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$280

Avianca flights from Detroit to South America

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Avianca

Feb 2

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 20m

1 stop

BOG8:05 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 5

BOG10:45 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 23m

1 stop

DTW10:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$616

Avianca

Feb 2

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

35h 20m

2 stops

MDE7:05 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Feb 5

MDE7:00 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

15h 08m

2 stops

DTW10:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$632

Avianca

Feb 2

DTW7:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 25m

3 stops

CTG1:10 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Feb 5

CTG5:40 amCartagena Rafael Nunez

28h 28m

2 stops

DTW10:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$646

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DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

5:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 3/9

2:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 00m

$267

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

10:08 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 2/14

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$271

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

$280

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

10:08 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 2/14

3:06 pm-11:38 am

2 stops20h 32m

$285

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/11

5:07 pm-12:21 am

2 stops32h 14m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 3/18

2:17 pm-12:39 am

1 stop9h 22m

$327

DetroitMedellín

DTW - MDE

DTWMDE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

4:14 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop21h 59m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 3/15

1:17 am-9:23 am

1 stop31h 06m

$329

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

$783

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

6:15 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Wed 3/18

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$790

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

5:57 pm-10:55 am

2 stops15h 58m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$834

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

5:57 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 53m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-11:57 pm

2 stops18h 57m

$846

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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
Direct flights	None

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 8,383 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $385	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,195 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,118 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,660 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,912 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $699	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,558 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $801	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,204 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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