How long is the flight from Iowa to South America?

Average flight duration from Iowa to South America depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles is 3h 50m on average, while flying from Sioux City to Los Angeles is 5h 25m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in South America.

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to South America?

Prices for flights from Iowa to South America were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South America?

As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to South America?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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6:15 am - 9:10 pm

OMA

MDE

14h 55m

1 stop

9:45 am - 11:23 pm

MDE

OMA

13h 38m

1 stop

$617United Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27

5:32 pm - 9:10 pm

OMA

MDE

27h 38m

2 stops

9:45 am - 11:23 pm

MDE

OMA

13h 38m

1 stop

$622United Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26

6:29 pm - 5:30 am

OMA

BOG

11h 01m

1 stop

4:00 am - 10:10 pm

BOG

OMA

19h 10m

2 stops

$631Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 10:35 pm

OMA

BOG

16h 35m

1 stop

1:30 am - 2:10 pm

BOG

OMA

13h 40m

1 stop

$660Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

11:21 am - 10:35 pm

OMA

BOG

11h 14m

2 stops

1:30 am - 12:30 pm

BOG

OMA

12h 00m

2 stops

$665Azul

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

6:33 pm - 5:50 pm

OMA

BOG

23h 17m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 9:42 am

BOG

OMA

18h 47m

1 stop

$666Delta

Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Aug 13

6:33 pm - 1:40 pm

OMA

BOG

19h 07m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 9:42 am

BOG

OMA

18h 47m

1 stop

$671Delta

Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 10

6:30 pm - 9:40 pm

DSM

LIM

27h 10m

2 stops

8:55 am - 10:14 am

LIM

DSM

25h 19m

2 stops

$870LATAM Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 4

6:30 pm - 8:20 pm

DSM

LIM

25h 50m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 10:14 am

LIM

DSM

22h 09m

1 stop

$917LATAM Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 4

6:40 pm - 9:35 am

OMA

GRU

12h 55m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 2:17 pm

GRU

OMA

17h 57m

1 stop

$1,003Azul

Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18

LATAM Airlines flights from Iowa to South America

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 22

DSM5:40 amDes Moines

13h 19m

1 stop

UIO6:59 pmQuito Mariscal Sucr

Sep 10

UIO12:59 amQuito Mariscal Sucr

14h 23m

1 stop

DSM3:22 pmDes Moines

$732

LATAM Airlines

Jul 29

OMA1:36 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

29h 39m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Aug 11

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

18h 47m

1 stop

OMA9:42 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$738

LATAM Airlines

Jul 31

OMA6:33 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

19h 07m

1 stop

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

Aug 9

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

18h 47m

1 stop

OMA9:42 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$739

Avianca flights from Iowa to South America

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Avianca

Jun 14

OMA8:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

20h 54m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 9

BOG8:30 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 51m

1 stop

OMA7:21 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$736

Avianca

May 22

DSM11:23 amDes Moines

18h 37m

2 stops

EZE8:00 amBuenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

May 24

EZE9:00 pmBuenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

19h 20m

1 stop

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

$2,200

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OmahaMedellín

OMA - MDE

OMAMDE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/19

6:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 8/27

9:45 am-11:23 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$617

OmahaMedellín

OMA - MDE

OMAMDE

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/17

5:32 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 38m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 8/26

9:45 am-11:23 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$622

OmahaBogotá

OMA - BOG

OMABOG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/29

6:29 pm-5:30 am

1 stop11h 01m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 11/16

4:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$631

OmahaBogotá

OMA - BOG

OMABOG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 11/16

1:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$660

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OmahaBogotá

OMA - BOG

OMABOG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/29

11:21 am-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 11/16

1:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$665

OmahaBogotá

OMA - BOG

OMABOG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/27

6:33 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 17m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 8/13

2:55 pm-9:42 am

1 stop18h 47m

$666

OmahaBogotá

OMA - BOG

OMABOG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/30

6:33 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 8/10

2:55 pm-9:42 am

1 stop18h 47m

$671

Des MoinesLima

DSM - LIM

DSMLIM

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

6:30 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 10/4

8:55 am-10:14 am

2 stops25h 19m

$870

Des MoinesLima

DSM - LIM

DSMLIM

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

6:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Sun 10/4

12:05 pm-10:14 am

1 stop22h 09m

$917

OmahaSao Paulo

OMA - GRU

OMAGRU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 6/12

6:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 6/18

10:20 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$1,003

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $638. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to South America from Iowa during January instead. Flights to South America in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $648.

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

You could potentially save up to 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	10h 13m
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The fastest flight from Iowa to South America takes 10h 13m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to South America?
Prices for flights from Iowa to South America were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to South America?
As of May 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to South America?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to South America

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,454 reviews		Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,924 reviews		Search LATAM Airlines flights

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