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

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to South America

What airlines fly to South America?

Copa Airlines, Avianca and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from San Francisco according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 10 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 San Francisco Airport to South America?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America?

There are 10 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to South America.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$223 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026

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11:10 pm - 2:30 pmSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

13h 20m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

1:26 pm - 11:30 pmMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 04m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$566JetBlue

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

2:15 pm - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1:40 pm - 10:35 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$580Avianca

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

8:21 pm - 10:08 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:40 am - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

17h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$581Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 25

7:36 pm - 12:20 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

25h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:10 am - 11:17 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

20h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$581Copa Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6

7:05 am - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 6:29 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$581Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

1:35 am - 4:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 25m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1:30 pm - 9:50 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 20m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$581Avianca

Thu, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 23

6:36 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

13h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 7:46 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 16m1 stop Miami

$584American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

6:36 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

13h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 7:11 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 41m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$588American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

10:30 pm - 7:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

18h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:45 am - 11:43 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 58m2 stops Miami Portland

$597Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 23

10:40 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

13h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

1:30 pm - 11:51 pmMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 21m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$2,572JetBlue

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

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1:12 am - 1:29 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:24 pm - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$582Copa Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 10

1:12 am - 1:29 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:24 pm - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$586Copa Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10

7:45 am - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

16h 15m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9:05 am - 10:35 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 30m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$586Avianca

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

7:45 am - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

16h 15m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1:40 pm - 10:35 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$586Avianca

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 14

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 10:00 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$592LATAM Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

7:05 am - 4:54 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:14 am - 6:29 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

20h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$595United Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4

4:40 pm - 4:54 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:14 am - 6:29 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

20h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$595United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Sep 4

11:15 pm - 8:35 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Orlando

9:00 am - 7:39 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$596LATAM Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 10:21 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$597Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 10

10:35 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

18h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:40 am - 11:58 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

17h 18m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$602Delta

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Sep 5

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LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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LATAM Airlines

Oct 22

SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco

18h 50m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 1

BOG10:45 amBogotá El Dorado

27h 11m

2 stops

SFO10:56 amSan Francisco

$592

LATAM Airlines

Sep 9

SFO10:00 pmSan Francisco

17h 50m

2 stops

BOG5:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 21

BOG8:40 amBogotá El Dorado

14h 59m

2 stops

SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco

$599

LATAM Airlines

Nov 15

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

11h 26m

1 stop

BOG2:25 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 18

BOG9:00 amBogotá El Dorado

16h 24m

2 stops

SFO10:24 pmSan Francisco

$600

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to South America flight tickets

American Airlines

Aug 27

SFO7:25 amSan Francisco

13h 09m

1 stop

BOG10:34 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 10

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 49m

1 stop

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

$587

American Airlines

Aug 23

SFO5:33 amSan Francisco

15h 01m

2 stops

BOG10:34 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 2

BOG6:30 amBogotá El Dorado

14h 57m

2 stops

SFO7:27 pmSan Francisco

$600

American Airlines

Aug 31

SFO6:36 amSan Francisco

13h 58m

1 stop

BOG10:34 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 12

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 49m

1 stop

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

$603

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Sat 10/24

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$581

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1 stop20h 07m

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7:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop10h 15m

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1 stop11h 59m

$581

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Thu 1/14

1:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

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Sat 1/23

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$581

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San Francisco

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6:36 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-7:46 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$584

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San Francisco

Thu 9/10

6:36 am-10:30 pm

1 stop13h 54m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 9/23

6:30 am-7:11 pm

2 stops14h 41m

$588

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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Mon 11/2

10:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 11/23

10:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$597

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SFO San Francisco - MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

10:40 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Mon 9/7

1:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$2,572

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to South America

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $679. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to South America from San Francisco during October instead. Flights to South America in October, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $689.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to South America?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $709 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from San Francisco for as low as $677 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to South America flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Best Price Found	$223
Fastest flight time	9h 39m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South America from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $223. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $566.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South America takes 9h 39m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to South America. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to South America.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to South America

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America?
There are 10 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport 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 San Francisco Airport to South America.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to South America

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,989 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,105 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,512 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,544 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,040 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,554 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,979 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,509 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,280 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $661	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,471 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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