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

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines 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 35% 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 11 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of October 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.

$219 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026/27

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1:15 pm - 2:00 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:35 am - 11:55 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 20m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$559Avianca

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

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

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

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

11h 00m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$559Avianca

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

8:17 am - 11:23 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 06m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

11:55 pm - 9:04 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$576American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

8:00 am - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 10m1 stop Miami

11:55 pm - 9:04 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$576American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

7:36 pm - 10:10 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:40 pm - 5:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

27h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$577Copa Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 22

7:55 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:40 am - 6:28 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$578Copa Airlines

Sat, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 26

6:00 am - 7:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:55 pm - 10:41 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$581Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

5:00 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

21h 55m2 stops Salt Lake City Miami

10:45 am - 10:40 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

26h 55m2 stops Miami New York John F Kennedy Intl

$594LATAM Airlines

Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 6

6:00 am - 7:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:55 pm - 10:32 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

20h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$603LATAM Airlines

Fri, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 20

10:35 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:55 pm - 10:32 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$604Delta

Sun, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 23

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11:55 pm - 12:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 05m1 stop 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

$559Avianca

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24

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

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:35 am - 12:55 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 20m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$559Avianca

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 25

5:30 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

15h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 11:59 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

19h 29m1 stop Miami

$587American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

5:30 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

15h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 11:59 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

19h 29m1 stop Miami

$591American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

1:12 am - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

16h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:50 am - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$592Copa Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

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

10h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 9:50 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$602United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

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

10h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 9:50 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$604United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

9:25 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 10:29 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson New York John F Kennedy Intl

$619Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

9:25 pm - 6:59 pmSFO San Francisco-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr

19h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:45 pm - 8:06 pmUIO Quito Mariscal Sucr-SFO San Francisco

22h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$670Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27

1:12 am - 9:40 amSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

30h 28m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:20 pm - 11:40 pmMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 20m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$713Copa Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21

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Avianca flights from San Francisco to South America

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Avianca

Oct 24

SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

14h 15m

1 stop

BOG6:45 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 6

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 00m

1 stop

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

$559

Avianca

Oct 27

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Oct 30

BOG4:35 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

$560

Avianca

Nov 29

SFO11:00 pmSan Francisco

16h 45m

1 stop

BOG6:45 pmBogotá El Dorado

Dec 12

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

12h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

$569

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

American Airlines

Nov 26

SFO5:23 amSan Francisco

15h 04m

1 stop

BOG11:27 pmBogotá El Dorado

Dec 3

BOG7:50 amBogotá El Dorado

19h 23m

1 stop

SFO12:13 amSan Francisco

$577

American Airlines

Feb 9

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

12h 10m

2 stops

BOG10:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 16

BOG11:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

14h 22m

2 stops

SFO11:17 amSan Francisco

$579

American Airlines

Nov 26

SFO6:38 amSan Francisco

13h 49m

1 stop

BOG11:27 pmBogotá El Dorado

Dec 3

BOG7:50 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 45m

2 stops

SFO8:35 pmSan Francisco

$582

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Wed 12/2

1:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

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Sat 12/5

4:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

$559

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Wed 10/28

2:15 pm-2:00 am

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Fri 10/30

1:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$559

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11:55 pm-9:04 am

1 stop12h 09m

$576

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8:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/16

11:55 pm-9:04 am

1 stop12h 09m

$576

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San Francisco

Sun 2/21

7:36 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 34m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/22

4:40 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$577

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 3/20

7:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 3/26

8:40 am-6:28 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$578

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 11/18

3:55 pm-10:41 am

1 stop21h 46m

$581

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 1/23

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 2/6

10:45 am-10:40 am

2 stops26h 55m

$594

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Fri 2/26

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 3/20

3:55 pm-10:32 am

1 stop20h 37m

$603

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sun 2/21

10:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 2/23

3:55 pm-10:32 am

1 stop21h 37m

$604

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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 $676. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to South America from San Francisco during January instead. Flights to South America in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $736.

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 $724 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 $705 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Best Price Found	$219
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 $219. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $559.

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 11 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of October 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,364 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,652 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,553 reviews	Search Avianca flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,972 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,549 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,052 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,171 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,774 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,325 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,438 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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