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.

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

United Airlines, Copa Airlines, and LATAM 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 10 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of August 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.

$251 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026

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2:15 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

$562Avianca

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

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

9h 45m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

1:40 pm - 10:35 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

10h 55m1 stop San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$562Avianca

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

8:51 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

15h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:30 pm - 11:58 pmMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$571JetBlue

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

8:51 pm - 3:30 pmSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

15h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

2:30 pm - 11:58 pmMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

12h 28m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$571JetBlue

Sat, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 20

9:55 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

8:40 am - 10:45 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 05m2 stops Orlando Los Angeles

$577LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 15

10:25 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

10:45 am - 11:56 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 11m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$577LATAM Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 6

9:55 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

10:35 am - 10:53 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 18m1 stop Orlando

$577Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 15

9:55 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

17h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

8:40 am - 10:53 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 13m1 stop Orlando

$577Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 15

1:12 am - 1:29 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

11:39 am - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$580Copa Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

7:36 pm - 1:29 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 53m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

8:40 am - 5:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 45m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$581Copa Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 27

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1:12 am - 12:06 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

20h 54m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

11:39 am - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$585Copa Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

1:12 am - 5:26 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 14m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

4:59 am - 11:40 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

20h 41m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$585Copa Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 16

7:05 am - 7:20 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:30 am - 12:27 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

17h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$595United Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

6:36 am - 10:34 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

13h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:10 pm - 12:54 amBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

12h 44m1 stop Miami

$595American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 9:51 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$597LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 11:57 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$597Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

8:41 pm - 1:05 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

12:25 am - 12:36 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$600American Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 15

10:00 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 1:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

24h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$602LATAM Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

10:35 pm - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

18h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:00 am - 11:57 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

16h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$602Delta

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

11:59 pm - 9:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

19h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:45 am - 12:27 amMDE Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl-SFO San Francisco

16h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$691United Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4

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Avianca flights from San Francisco to South America

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Avianca

Sep 9

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

14h 05m

1 stop

BOG4:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 21

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 25m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$562

Avianca

Sep 10

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Sep 11

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

10h 55m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$563

Avianca

Sep 11

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Sep 14

BOG1:40 pmBogotá El Dorado

10h 55m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$572

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

American Airlines

Sep 9

SFO5:30 amSan Francisco

13h 47m

2 stops

BOG9:17 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 21

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 49m

1 stop

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

$595

American Airlines

Aug 27

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

13h 34m

2 stops

BOG10:34 pmBogotá El Dorado

Sep 16

BOG2:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 49m

1 stop

SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco

$600

American Airlines

Oct 29

SFO7:15 amSan Francisco

14h 15m

2 stops

BOG11:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 8

BOG11:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

14h 12m

2 stops

SFO11:07 amSan Francisco

$608

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Tue 10/27

2:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

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1 stop12h 28m

$571

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8:51 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 39m

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Fri 11/20

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1 stop12h 28m

$571

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Tue 9/22

9:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 10/15

8:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$577

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SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

10:25 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 11/6

10:45 am-11:56 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$577

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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San Francisco

Tue 9/22

9:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 10/15

10:35 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 18m

$577

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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San Francisco

Tue 9/22

9:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 10/15

8:40 am-10:53 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$577

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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San Francisco

Mon 9/21

1:12 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 9/29

11:39 am-11:40 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$580

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

7:36 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Bogotá El Dorado

Fri 11/27

8:40 am-5:25 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$581

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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 $678. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to South America from San Francisco during October instead. Flights to South America in October, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $695.

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 $710 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 $694 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	$251
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 $251. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $562.

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 10 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of August 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
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,988 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,123 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,530 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,550 reviews	Search Avianca flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,036 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,552 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,002 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,540 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,282 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $661	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,470 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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