Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to South America from $113

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $264. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to South America from Fort Lauderdale during August instead. Flights to South America in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $271.

The cheapest day to depart from Fort Lauderdale to South America is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $372. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to South America for around $433.

Our data shows that the cheapest Fort Lauderdale to South America flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to South America at noon for as low as $374. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $387 on average. Flights to South America from Fort Lauderdale in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Fort Lauderdale when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $449 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Fort Lauderdale for as low as $380 on momondo.

JetBlue, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Fort Lauderdale to South America

Avianca, American Airlines and LATAM Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Fort Lauderdale according to our data. Avianca 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 17 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, 6 flights take off from Fort Lauderdale and land in South America each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 58% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of May 2026, 42 flights take off from Fort Lauderdale and land in South America each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.