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 May 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.

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8:21 pm - 10:10 am

SFO

BOG

11h 49m

1 stop

7:00 am - 11:40 pm

BOG

SFO

18h 40m

1 stop

$421Copa Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

11:59 pm - 4:54 am

SFO

BOG

26h 55m

1 stop

8:30 am - 6:29 pm

BOG

SFO

11h 59m

1 stop

$424United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

12:45 am - 4:54 am

SFO

BOG

26h 09m

1 stop

8:30 am - 12:27 am

BOG

SFO

17h 57m

1 stop

$443United Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31

11:59 pm - 7:20 pm

SFO

BOG

17h 21m

1 stop

12:14 am - 12:14 pm

BOG

SFO

14h 00m

1 stop

$447Copa Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 28

6:00 am - 7:15 pm

SFO

BOG

11h 15m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 10:22 am

BOG

SFO

21h 27m

1 stop

$464LATAM Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29

10:30 pm - 10:00 pm

SFO

LIM

21h 30m

2 stops

12:15 am - 7:24 pm

LIM

SFO

21h 09m

2 stops

$575LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

9:02 am - 4:10 am

SFO

LIM

17h 08m

2 stops

11:45 pm - 11:18 pm

LIM

SFO

25h 33m

1 stop

$587American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

1:20 pm - 2:50 am

SFO

UIO

10h 30m

1 stop

4:00 am - 12:00 pm

UIO

SFO

11h 00m

1 stop

$592Avianca

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

1:20 pm - 2:50 am

SFO

UIO

10h 30m

1 stop

4:00 am - 12:00 pm

UIO

SFO

11h 00m

1 stop

$596Avianca

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

8:35 am - 4:10 am

SFO

LIM

17h 35m

1 stop

11:45 pm - 11:18 pm

LIM

SFO

25h 33m

1 stop

$597American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

Avianca flights from San Francisco to South America

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

Avianca

Jul 7

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 21

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 25m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$553

Avianca

Jun 29

SFO7:45 amSan Francisco

16h 15m

2 stops

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 6

BOG9:05 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$555

Avianca

Jul 24

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 31

BOG9:05 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$556

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

Copa Airlines

Sep 9

SFO8:21 pmSan Francisco

11h 49m

1 stop

BOG10:10 amBogotá El Dorado

Sep 21

BOG7:00 amBogotá El Dorado

18h 40m

1 stop

SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco

$421

Copa Airlines

Aug 19

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

17h 21m

1 stop

BOG7:20 pmBogotá El Dorado

Aug 28

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

14h 00m

1 stop

SFO12:14 pmSan Francisco

$447

Copa Airlines

Aug 31

SFO1:12 amSan Francisco

10h 17m

1 stop

BOG1:29 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 7

BOG11:39 amBogotá El Dorado

14h 01m

1 stop

SFO11:40 pmSan Francisco

$491

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SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

8:21 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 49m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$421

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

11:59 pm-4:54 am

1 stop26h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 10/21

8:30 am-6:29 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$424

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

12:45 am-4:54 am

1 stop26h 09m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 8/31

8:30 am-12:27 am

1 stop17h 57m

$443

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

11:59 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 8/28

12:14 am-12:14 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$447

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 8/29

2:55 pm-10:22 am

1 stop21h 27m

$464

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

10:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/14

12:15 am-7:24 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$575

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

9:02 am-4:10 am

2 stops17h 08m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/21

11:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$587

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San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

1:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 11/12

4:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$592

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

1:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop10h 30m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Thu 11/12

4:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$596

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

8:35 am-4:10 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/21

11:45 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$597

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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 $573. 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 $603.

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 $693 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 $632 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	9h 54m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South America takes 9h 54m

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 May 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 9,751 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,424 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,921 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $282	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,572 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,528 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,982 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
GOL	PriceFrom $415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,223 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 11,095 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,501 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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