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 43% 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, GOL, 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 March 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 - 12:06 pm

DTW

CTG

7h 21m

1 stop

1:11 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 48m

1 stop

$348Spirit Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 15

7:04 pm - 1:12 pm

DTW

BOG

43h 08m

2 stops

2:07 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 52m

1 stop

$359Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, May 14

8:49 pm - 1:12 pm

DTW

BOG

17h 23m

2 stops

2:07 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 52m

1 stop

$364Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24

5:45 am - 1:11 pm

DTW

BOG

8h 26m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 9:23 am

BOG

DTW

18h 13m

1 stop

$377Spirit Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7

5:45 am - 1:11 pm

DTW

BOG

8h 26m

1 stop

2:07 pm - 11:59 pm

BOG

DTW

8h 52m

1 stop

$379Spirit Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, May 14

5:45 am - 12:06 pm

DTW

CTG

7h 21m

1 stop

1:14 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 45m

1 stop

$387Spirit Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

1:08 pm - 12:06 pm

DTW

CTG

23h 58m

2 stops

1:11 pm - 11:59 pm

CTG

DTW

9h 48m

1 stop

$395Spirit Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 15

6:07 am - 4:45 pm

DTW

GIG

33h 38m

2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:56 pm

GIG

DTW

26h 26m

2 stops

$942GOL

Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 10

6:57 pm - 10:40 am

DTW

VCP

38h 43m

2 stops

6:00 pm - 11:56 pm

VCP

DTW

30h 56m

2 stops

$972GOL

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

10:05 am - 8:15 pm

DTW

SDU

33h 10m

2 stops

1:45 pm - 9:29 pm

SDU

DTW

32h 44m

2 stops

$1,023Air Canada

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to South America

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Spirit Airlines

Apr 12

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 21m

1 stop

CTG12:06 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

Apr 15

CTG1:11 pmCartagena Rafael Nunez

9h 48m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$348

Spirit Airlines

Apr 2

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 26m

1 stop

BOG1:11 pmBogotá El Dorado

Apr 7

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

18h 13m

1 stop

DTW9:23 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$377

Spirit Airlines

Apr 14

DTW5:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 26m

1 stop

BOG1:11 pmBogotá El Dorado

May 14

BOG2:07 pmBogotá El Dorado

8h 52m

1 stop

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$379

GOL flights from Detroit to South America

Our best GOL deals on Detroit to South America flight tickets

GOL

Apr 29

DTW6:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

48h 48m

2 stops

GRU7:55 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

May 11

GRU6:00 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

18h 56m

2 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$860

GOL

Apr 27

DTW6:07 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

33h 38m

2 stops

GIG4:45 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

May 10

GIG10:30 pmRio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

26h 26m

2 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$942

GOL

Jun 10

DTW6:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 43m

2 stops

VCP10:40 amSao Paulo Viracopos

Jun 14

VCP6:00 pmSao Paulo Viracopos

30h 56m

2 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$972

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DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

5:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 4/15

1:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$348

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

7:04 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops43h 08m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 5/14

2:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$359

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

8:49 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops17h 23m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 4/24

2:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$364

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

5:45 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 4/7

2:10 pm-9:23 am

1 stop18h 13m

$377

DetroitBogotá

DTW - BOG

DTWBOG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

5:45 am-1:11 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 5/14

2:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$379

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DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

5:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 4/14

1:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$387

DetroitCartagena

DTW - CTG

DTWCTG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/12

1:08 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops23h 58m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Wed 4/15

1:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$395

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - GIG

DTWGIG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/27

6:07 am-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 38m

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$942

DetroitSao Paulo

DTW - VCP

DTWVCP

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

6:57 pm-10:40 am

2 stops38h 43m

Sao Paulo Viracopos

Sun 6/14

6:00 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$972

DetroitRio de Janeiro

DTW - SDU

DTWSDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

10:05 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont

Wed 9/23

1:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,023

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, March 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 $436. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to South America from Detroit during September instead. Flights to South America in September, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $524.

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 $847 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 $555 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 01m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to South America takes 7h 01m

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 March 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 $266	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,538 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $417	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,492 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,319 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $643	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,911 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,575 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $773	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,836 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,078	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,467 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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