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

United Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and GOL 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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7:00 am - 10:35 pm

SFO

BOG

13h 35m

1 stop

8:15 am - 5:12 pm

BOG

SFO

11h 57m

1 stop

$371United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

5:00 am - 9:10 pm

SFO

MDE

14h 10m

1 stop

9:45 am - 12:15 am

MDE

SFO

16h 30m

1 stop

$373United Airlines

Mon, May 25 - Thu, May 28

6:45 am - 10:57 pm

SFO

BOG

14h 12m

2 stops

11:45 pm - 8:55 am

BOG

SFO

11h 10m

1 stop

$376American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21

6:36 am - 10:57 pm

SFO

BOG

14h 21m

1 stop

11:45 pm - 3:36 pm

BOG

SFO

17h 51m

2 stops

$384American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

10:55 pm - 7:15 pm

SFO

BOG

18h 20m

1 stop

2:55 pm - 12:46 am

BOG

SFO

11h 51m

1 stop

$395LATAM Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4

8:16 pm - 3:40 pm

SFO

LIM

17h 24m

1 stop

7:00 am - 11:40 pm

LIM

SFO

18h 40m

1 stop

$551Copa Airlines

Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9

4:15 pm - 8:05 am

SFO

LIM

13h 50m

1 stop

12:00 pm - 11:12 pm

LIM

SFO

13h 12m

1 stop

$561LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

1:12 am - 3:40 pm

SFO

LIM

12h 28m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 11:20 pm

LIM

SFO

13h 00m

1 stop

$566Copa Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Nov 19

2:15 pm - 2:55 am

SFO

UIO

10h 40m

1 stop

4:05 am - 12:50 pm

UIO

SFO

10h 45m

1 stop

$606Avianca

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12

2:15 pm - 2:55 am

SFO

UIO

10h 40m

1 stop

4:05 am - 12:50 pm

UIO

SFO

10h 45m

1 stop

$608Avianca

Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 1

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

United Airlines

Oct 27

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

13h 35m

1 stop

BOG10:35 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 1

BOG8:15 amBogotá El Dorado

18h 39m

1 stop

SFO11:54 pmSan Francisco

$371

United Airlines

May 25

SFO5:00 amSan Francisco

14h 10m

1 stop

MDE9:10 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

May 28

MDE9:45 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

SFO12:15 amSan Francisco

$373

United Airlines

Jun 2

SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco

22h 45m

1 stop

BOG10:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jun 8

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

33h 08m

1 stop

SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

$380

LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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LATAM Airlines

Jun 10

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

11h 15m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jul 8

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 25m

1 stop

SFO10:20 amSan Francisco

$395

LATAM Airlines

Oct 3

SFO11:05 amSan Francisco

28h 45m

2 stops

BOG5:50 pmBogotá El Dorado

Oct 10

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

26h 13m

2 stops

SFO3:08 pmSan Francisco

$413

LATAM Airlines

Sep 15

SFO6:00 amSan Francisco

11h 15m

1 stop

BOG7:15 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 28

BOG2:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

21h 17m

1 stop

SFO10:12 amSan Francisco

$415

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SFO - BOG

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San Francisco

Tue 10/27

7:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 11/4

8:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$371

San FranciscoMedellín

SFO - MDE

SFOMDE

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

5:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 5/28

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

$373

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:45 am-10:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 9/21

11:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 10m

$376

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

6:36 am-10:57 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 10/19

11:45 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$384

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:55 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 6/4

2:55 pm-12:46 am

1 stop11h 51m

$395

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

8:16 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop17h 24m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Tue 6/9

7:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$551

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

4:15 pm-8:05 am

1 stop13h 50m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/21

12:00 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$561

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

1:12 am-3:40 pm

1 stop12h 28m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 11/19

1:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$566

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San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

2:15 pm-2:55 am

1 stop10h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Mon 10/12

4:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$606

San FranciscoQuito

SFO - UIO

SFOUIO

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

2:15 pm-2:55 am

1 stop10h 40m

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Tue 9/1

4:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$608

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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 September instead. Flights to South America in September, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $605.

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 $633 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	9h 44m
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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 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 9,697 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $234	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $271	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,584 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,523 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,975 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
GOL	PriceFrom $415	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,215 reviews	Search GOL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,671 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $576	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,016 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,515 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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