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 34% 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.

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

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 September 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.

$222 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026/27

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8:36 pm - 9:25 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:30 pm - 11:12 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 42m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$567Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 13

8:21 pm - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

24h 34m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:40 am - 11:12 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

17h 32m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$575Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1

5:45 pm - 10:35 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

25h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:30 am - 11:00 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$580United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 13

11:59 pm - 4:54 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

26h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:14 am - 10:42 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$580United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

2:30 am - 4:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 30m1 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

$581Avianca

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 1

11:55 pm - 4:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 05m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

4:25 am - 12:50 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 25m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$582Avianca

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

2:05 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

28h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

10:45 am - 12:05 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 20m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$589LATAM Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Dec 10

9:30 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

10:45 am - 11:57 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 12m2 stops Miami Salt Lake City

$589LATAM Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 1

6:38 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

13h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:55 pm - 1:07 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$589American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

8:55 am - 11:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:55 pm - 6:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$589American Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

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12:45 am - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

16h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 6:34 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$589United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 15

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

10h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:14 am - 10:42 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$589United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

9:00 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

15h 16m1 stop Miami

$591American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

5:08 pm - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Miami

6:30 am - 8:24 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 54m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$594American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 15

1:12 am - 5:26 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

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

11h 16m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$598Copa Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19

11:30 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:40 am - 9:39 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 59m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$610LATAM Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

9:55 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:40 am - 9:39 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 59m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$610LATAM Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

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 - 11:57 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

17h 17m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$610Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

11:30 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:40 am - 9:39 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 59m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$630Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22

8:21 pm - 12:30 pmSFO San Francisco-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr

14h 09m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

2:31 pm - 11:40 pmUIO Quito Mariscal Sucr-SFO San Francisco

11h 09m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$687Copa Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 11

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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United Airlines

Nov 25

SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco

25h 50m

1 stop

BOG10:35 pmBogotá El Dorado

Dec 13

BOG1:30 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:00 amSan Francisco

$580

United Airlines

Sep 22

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

10h 14m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Oct 14

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 28m

1 stop

SFO10:42 amSan Francisco

$589

United Airlines

Sep 18

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

20h 01m

1 stop

BOG10:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 23

BOG8:30 amBogotá El Dorado

17h 17m

1 stop

SFO11:47 pmSan Francisco

$591

Delta flights from San Francisco to South America

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to South America flight tickets

Delta

Nov 2

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

10h 30m

1 stop

BOG7:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 18

BOG4:50 amBogotá El Dorado

19h 33m

2 stops

SFO9:23 pmSan Francisco

$605

Delta

Nov 5

SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco

14h 35m

2 stops

BOG2:25 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 18

BOG9:00 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 55m

1 stop

SFO6:55 pmSan Francisco

$610

Delta

Feb 14

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

10h 30m

1 stop

BOG7:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

Feb 23

BOG6:35 pmBogotá El Dorado

19h 29m

2 stops

SFO11:04 amSan Francisco

$625

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San Francisco

Thu 10/29

8:36 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 49m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 11/13

2:30 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$567

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

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Sun 10/18

8:21 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 34m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 11/1

8:40 am-11:12 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$575

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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Wed 11/25

5:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop25h 50m

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Sun 12/13

1:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop12h 30m

$580

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

11:59 pm-4:54 am

1 stop26h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 10/20

12:14 am-10:42 am

1 stop12h 28m

$580

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San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

2:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 11/1

4:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

$581

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

11:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 10/14

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$582

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

2:05 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 12/10

10:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops16h 20m

$589

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

9:30 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 2/1

10:45 am-11:57 pm

2 stops16h 12m

$589

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

6:38 am-11:30 pm

1 stop13h 52m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 11/13

11:55 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$589

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 1/27

8:55 am-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 2/3

11:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$589

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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 $726.

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 $718 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 $701 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Best Price Found	$222
Fastest flight time	9h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South America from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $222. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $567.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South America takes 9h 30m

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 September 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 1,985 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,035 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom $278	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,581 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,549 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $302	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,543 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,076 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,303 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,464 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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