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

JetBlue, Air Canada, and GOL are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to South America

What airlines fly to South America?

Delta, American Airlines and LATAM Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 41% 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 June 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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11:01 am - 10:11 pm

DTW

GYE

12h 10m

2 stops

6:00 am - 9:10 am

GYE

DTW

26h 10m

2 stops

$387American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 11:30 am

DTW

CTG

6h 30m

1 stop

12:35 pm - 9:45 pm

CTG

DTW

8h 10m

1 stop

$389JetBlue

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 3:22 pm

DTW

GYE

10h 22m

1 stop

4:19 pm - 9:23 am

GYE

DTW

16h 04m

1 stop

$451Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

DTW

GYE

10h 20m

1 stop

5:31 pm - 9:56 pm

GYE

DTW

27h 25m

2 stops

$480Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 23

6:57 pm - 11:20 am

DTW

BOG

17h 23m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 12:28 pm

BOG

DTW

21h 18m

2 stops

$574GOL

Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Aug 24

7:20 am - 7:15 pm

DTW

BOG

12h 55m

1 stop

8:40 am - 10:10 pm

BOG

DTW

12h 30m

1 stop

$583LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

3:55 pm - 3:15 am

DTW

LIM

11h 20m

1 stop

8:00 am - 5:40 pm

LIM

DTW

33h 40m

2 stops

$594Air Canada

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

3:55 pm - 6:10 am

DTW

LIM

38h 15m

2 stops

8:00 am - 5:40 pm

LIM

DTW

33h 40m

2 stops

$602Air Canada

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28

6:00 am - 10:45 am

DTW

GIG

26h 45m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:49 pm

GIG

DTW

27h 19m

2 stops

$839GOL

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

2:24 pm - 1:35 pm

DTW

CUZ

24h 11m

2 stops

3:30 pm - 3:04 pm

CUZ

DTW

22h 34m

2 stops

$1,089LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22

LATAM Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

Our best LATAM Airlines deals on Detroit to South America flight tickets

LATAM Airlines

Sep 9

DTW8:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 30m

1 stop

CTG1:15 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Sep 16

CTG9:30 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

23h 26m

2 stops

DTW9:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$533

LATAM Airlines

Sep 16

DTW7:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 55m

1 stop

CTG1:15 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Sep 23

CTG5:30 amCartagena Rafael Nunez

15h 26m

2 stops

DTW9:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$561

LATAM Airlines

Aug 11

DTW7:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12h 55m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Aug 25

BOG8:40 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 30m

1 stop

DTW10:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$583

GOL flights from Detroit to South America

Our best GOL deals on Detroit to South America flight tickets

GOL

Sep 9

DTW7:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 34m

2 stops

GYE10:11 pmGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Sep 14

GYE6:00 amGuayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

15h 57m

1 stop

DTW10:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$570

GOL

Jun 24

DTW6:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 23m

1 stop

BOG11:20 amBogotá El Dorado

Aug 24

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 18m

2 stops

DTW12:28 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$574

GOL

Jul 23

DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 07m

2 stops

BOG9:17 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jul 29

BOG6:30 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 27m

1 stop

DTW10:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$584

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DetroitGuayaquil

DTW - GYE

DTWGYE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/16

11:01 am-10:11 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops26h 10m

$387

Quickest round-trip

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 10/24

12:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$389

DetroitGuayaquil

DTW - GYE

DTWGYE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/16

6:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Mon 9/21

4:19 pm-9:23 am

1 stop16h 04m

$451

DetroitGuayaquil

DTW - GYE

DTWGYE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 9/23

5:31 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$480

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

6:57 pm-11:20 am

1 stop17h 23m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 8/24

2:10 pm-12:28 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$574

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

7:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 8/25

8:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$583

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/20

3:55 pm-3:15 am

1 stop11h 20m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 11/28

8:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$594

DetroitLima

DTW - LIM

DTWLIM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/20

3:55 pm-6:10 am

2 stops38h 15m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sat 11/28

8:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$602

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Tue 11/10

10:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$839

DetroitCusco

DTW - CUZ

DTWCUZ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

2:24 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 11m

Cusco Velazco Astete

Tue 9/22

3:30 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,089

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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, October 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 $105. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to South America from Detroit during November instead. Flights to South America in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $159.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit 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 $813 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 $437 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	6h 30m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Detroit to South America takes 6h 30m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 June 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Detroit to South America with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $274	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,398 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $452	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,640 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $467	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,981 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,569 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,114 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,920 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,778 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Detroit to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

How can momondo help me find flights from Detroit to South America?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Detroit and South America by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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