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?

American Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines 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 11 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.

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

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10:07 pm - 3:38 pmSFO San Francisco-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

14h 31m1 stop Miami

2:35 pm - 11:59 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SFO San Francisco

12h 24m1 stop Miami

$498American Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

9:35 pm - 1:35 pmSFO San Francisco-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

13h 00m1 stop Miami

2:35 pm - 12:58 amCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SFO San Francisco

13h 23m1 stop Miami

$498American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

10:58 pm - 3:36 pmSFO San Francisco-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

13h 38m2 stops Philadelphia Miami

4:37 pm - 12:41 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SFO San Francisco

23h 04m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$525GOL

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

11:47 pm - 3:36 pmSFO San Francisco-CTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez

12h 49m1 stop Miami

4:37 pm - 12:41 pmCTG Cartagena Rafael Nunez-SFO San Francisco

23h 04m2 stops Miami Chicago O'Hare Intl

$567GOL

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

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

$569Avianca

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

11:00 pm - 11:35 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

9h 35m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1:40 pm - 9:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 00m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$569Avianca

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

10:00 am - 5:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 25m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$571Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 8

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

25h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:10 pm - 5:28 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

26h 18m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$578Copa Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3

1:31 am - 1:29 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

9h 58m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:05 pm - 4:02 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$578Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:05 pm - 4:02 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

29h 57m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$578Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10

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

11h 30m1 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

$579Avianca

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

8:00 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 7:33 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 03m1 stop Miami

$585American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

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

11h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:30 am - 7:03 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$593American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

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

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

9:05 am - 11:55 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$597Avianca

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

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

16h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 7:24 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$614United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

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

19h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 11:56 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$626LATAM Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8

9:55 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

13h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 11:56 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$626LATAM Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

11:10 pm - 8:35 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 25m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Orlando

9:00 am - 10:15 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$640Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 am - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 7:24 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$649United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

12:30 pm - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

22h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

6:30 am - 10:59 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

18h 29m2 stops Miami Philadelphia

$716Iberia

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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United Airlines

Oct 17

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

26h 55m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Oct 20

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

12h 28m

1 stop

SFO10:42 amSan Francisco

$581

United Airlines

Oct 21

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

17h 21m

1 stop

BOG7:20 pmBogotá El Dorado

Oct 28

BOG8:15 amBogotá El Dorado

17h 49m

1 stop

SFO12:04 amSan Francisco

$590

United Airlines

Oct 3

SFO12:45 amSan Francisco

16h 35m

1 stop

BOG7:20 pmBogotá El Dorado

Oct 12

BOG8:30 amBogotá El Dorado

26h 05m

1 stop

SFO8:35 amSan Francisco

$602

Copa Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

Copa Airlines

Oct 29

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

10h 49m

1 stop

BOG9:25 amBogotá El Dorado

Nov 8

BOG10:00 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 25m

1 stop

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

$571

Copa Airlines

Oct 25

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

21h 36m

1 stop

BOG8:12 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 6

BOG2:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 42m

1 stop

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

$578

Copa Airlines

Oct 28

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

10h 49m

1 stop

BOG9:25 amBogotá El Dorado

Nov 9

BOG2:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 42m

1 stop

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

$596

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Fri 1/22

10:07 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop14h 31m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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2:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$498

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9:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

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1 stop13h 23m

$498

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10:58 pm-3:36 pm

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2 stops23h 04m

$525

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11:47 pm-3:36 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

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2 stops23h 04m

$567

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Thu 12/3

1:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 12/7

4:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

$569

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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San Francisco

Wed 1/27

11:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop9h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

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1:40 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$569

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San Francisco

Thu 10/29

8:36 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 49m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 11/8

10:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$571

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 2/25

7:36 pm-12:20 am

1 stop25h 44m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 3/3

6:10 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$578

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

1:31 am-1:29 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 11/10

1:05 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$578

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

8:36 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 49m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 11/10

1:05 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$578

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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 $675. 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 $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 $720 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 $707 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	$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 $498.

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 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,247 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $234	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,977 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,606 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,555 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,544 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,038 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,098 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,701 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,314 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,457 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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