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

Delta, 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 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.

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.

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8:35 am - 4:10 am

SFO

LIM

17h 35m

1 stop

11:45 pm - 11:18 pm

LIM

SFO

25h 33m

1 stop

$516American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

7:00 am - 4:10 am

SFO

LIM

19h 10m

2 stops

11:45 pm - 6:08 pm

LIM

SFO

20h 23m

2 stops

$540GOL

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 25

2:30 am - 4:00 pm

SFO

BOG

11h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 10:35 pm

BOG

SFO

10h 55m

1 stop

$559Avianca

Tue, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 23

11:55 pm - 4:00 pm

SFO

BOG

14h 05m

1 stop

4:25 am - 12:50 pm

BOG

SFO

10h 25m

1 stop

$564Avianca

Tue, Jun 16 - Mon, Jul 6

6:00 am - 9:55 pm

SFO

LIM

13h 55m

1 stop

12:05 pm - 10:20 am

LIM

SFO

24h 15m

1 stop

$565LATAM Airlines

Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

8:16 pm - 12:06 am

SFO

BOG

25h 50m

1 stop

8:35 am - 6:00 pm

BOG

SFO

11h 25m

1 stop

$571Copa Airlines

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 18

10:10 pm - 8:20 pm

SFO

LIM

20h 10m

2 stops

12:00 pm - 11:58 pm

LIM

SFO

13h 58m

1 stop

$575LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

12:33 am - 12:32 am

SFO

UIO

20h 59m

1 stop

2:26 pm - 11:17 pm

UIO

SFO

11h 51m

1 stop

$577Copa Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Dec 2

12:45 am - 11:25 pm

SFO

UIO

20h 40m

1 stop

7:25 am - 12:27 am

UIO

SFO

19h 02m

1 stop

$589United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 11

6:30 pm - 11:25 pm

SFO

UIO

26h 55m

1 stop

12:35 am - 6:29 pm

UIO

SFO

19h 54m

1 stop

$601United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 13

Delta flights from San Francisco to South America

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

Delta

Jul 18

SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco

19h 30m

1 stop

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

Aug 4

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 27m

1 stop

SFO10:22 amSan Francisco

$543

Delta

Sep 7

SFO6:25 pmSan Francisco

11h 40m

1 stop

LIM8:05 amLima J Chavez Intl

Sep 17

LIM12:05 amLima J Chavez Intl

23h 48m

1 stop

SFO9:53 pmSan Francisco

$545

Delta

Sep 7

SFO7:53 amSan Francisco

19h 07m

2 stops

LIM5:00 amLima J Chavez Intl

Sep 15

LIM12:15 amLima J Chavez Intl

23h 38m

2 stops

SFO9:53 pmSan Francisco

$550

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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United Airlines

Jun 6

SFO6:54 pmSan Francisco

26h 06m

1 stop

LIM11:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Jun 10

LIM12:55 amLima J Chavez Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

SFO5:35 pmSan Francisco

$514

United Airlines

Jun 6

SFO6:54 pmSan Francisco

26h 06m

1 stop

LIM11:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Jun 8

LIM12:55 amLima J Chavez Intl

32h 27m

1 stop

SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

$524

United Airlines

Jun 6

SFO2:28 pmSan Francisco

30h 32m

1 stop

LIM11:00 pmLima J Chavez Intl

Jun 13

LIM11:05 pmLima J Chavez Intl

36h 54m

1 stop

SFO9:59 amSan Francisco

$525

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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

$516

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-4:10 am

2 stops19h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Fri 9/25

11:45 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$540

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San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

2:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 7/23

1:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$559

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

11:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 7/6

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$564

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 7/8

12:05 pm-10:20 am

1 stop24h 15m

$565

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

8:16 pm-12:06 am

1 stop25h 50m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 8/18

8:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$571

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

10:10 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/28

12:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$575

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

12:33 am-12:32 am

1 stop20h 59m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Wed 12/2

2:26 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop11h 51m

$577

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

12:45 am-11:25 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 10/11

7:25 am-12:27 am

1 stop19h 02m

$589

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

6:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 10/13

12:35 am-6:29 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$601

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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 $574. 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 $694 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 $659 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% 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 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 9,778 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,396 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,919 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,568 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,531 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 1,224 reviews	Search GOL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,649 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,127 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,496 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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