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 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 10 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of June 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.

$238 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026

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7:10 am - 10:10 pm

SFO

LIM

13h 00m

1 stop

8:15 am - 11:54 pm

LIM

SFO

17h 39m

2 stops

$547LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

2:15 pm - 2:00 am

SFO

BOG

9h 45m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 10:35 pm

BOG

SFO

10h 55m

1 stop

$564Avianca

Thu, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 15

2:30 am - 4:00 pm

SFO

BOG

11h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 10:35 pm

BOG

SFO

10h 55m

1 stop

$566Avianca

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 20

1:12 am - 12:06 am

SFO

BOG

20h 54m

1 stop

11:39 am - 11:40 pm

BOG

SFO

14h 01m

1 stop

$571Copa Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 30

6:54 pm - 7:20 pm

SFO

BOG

22h 26m

1 stop

8:30 am - 11:35 am

BOG

SFO

29h 05m

1 stop

$572United Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 28

7:53 am - 5:00 am

SFO

LIM

19h 07m

2 stops

8:15 am - 11:54 pm

LIM

SFO

17h 39m

2 stops

$580Delta

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

1:12 am - 3:56 am

SFO

SCL

22h 44m

1 stop

5:07 am - 11:12 pm

SCL

SFO

23h 05m

1 stop

$661Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Nov 5

6:00 am - 7:15 am

SFO

SCL

22h 15m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 2:46 pm

SCL

SFO

22h 06m

1 stop

$673Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

7:30 am - 7:05 am

SFO

SCL

20h 35m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 1:10 pm

SCL

SFO

19h 40m

2 stops

$678American Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 9:40 am

SFO

GRU

23h 40m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 7:12 pm

GRU

SFO

24h 52m

1 stop

$853United Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 3

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Avianca flights from San Francisco to South America

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Avianca

Jul 9

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 15

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

10h 55m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$564

Avianca

Jun 17

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

14h 05m

1 stop

BOG4:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jul 27

BOG9:05 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$565

Avianca

Sep 3

SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

11h 30m

1 stop

BOG4:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 20

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

10h 55m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$566

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

American Airlines

Jun 10

SFO6:56 pmSan Francisco

14h 24m

2 stops

BOG11:20 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 12

BOG12:25 amBogotá El Dorado

21h 14m

1 stop

SFO7:39 pmSan Francisco

$594

American Airlines

Sep 17

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

13h 30m

2 stops

BOG10:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 19

BOG12:25 amBogotá El Dorado

14h 11m

2 stops

SFO12:36 pmSan Francisco

$598

American Airlines

Sep 4

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

13h 34m

2 stops

BOG10:34 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 12

BOG6:30 amBogotá El Dorado

16h 46m

2 stops

SFO9:16 pmSan Francisco

$599

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San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

7:10 am-10:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/25

8:15 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$547

Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

2:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/15

1:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$564

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

2:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 9/20

1:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$566

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

1:12 am-12:06 am

1 stop20h 54m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 8/30

11:39 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$571

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

6:54 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop22h 26m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 6/28

8:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

$572

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

7:53 am-5:00 am

2 stops19h 07m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 8/25

8:15 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$580

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

1:12 am-3:56 am

1 stop22h 44m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/5

5:07 am-11:12 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$661

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/30

8:40 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$673

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

7:30 am-7:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/30

9:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$678

San FranciscoSao Paulo

SFO - GRU

SFOGRU

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 9/3

10:20 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$853

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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 $576. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to South America from San Francisco during April instead. Flights to South America in April, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $602.

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 $691 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 $662 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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Fastest flight time	9h 44m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South America takes 9h 44m

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 June 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,801 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,393 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,926 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,569 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,533 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,980 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
GOL	PriceFrom $415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,226 reviews	Search GOL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,640 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,154 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,490 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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