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

Copa Airlines, American 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 35% 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.

$207 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to South America in 2026

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8:21 pm - 8:05 am

SFO

CTG

9h 44m

1 stop

6:20 am - 6:00 pm

CTG

SFO

13h 40m

1 stop

$461Copa Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25

9:35 pm - 12:32 pm

SFO

CTG

12h 57m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 11:53 pm

CTG

SFO

12h 18m

1 stop

$473American Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8

9:35 pm - 2:15 pm

SFO

CTG

14h 40m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:50 am

CTG

SFO

21h 15m

2 stops

$477American Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29

11:49 pm - 2:15 pm

SFO

CTG

12h 26m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 10:03 am

CTG

SFO

22h 28m

2 stops

$478American Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

9:45 pm - 12:35 pm

SFO

CTG

12h 50m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 12:36 pm

CTG

SFO

25h 01m

2 stops

$510GOL

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

2:30 am - 4:00 pm

SFO

BOG

11h 30m

1 stop

9:05 am - 10:35 pm

BOG

SFO

15h 30m

1 stop

$516Avianca

Sat, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 27

2:15 pm - 2:00 am

SFO

BOG

9h 45m

1 stop

4:25 am - 12:50 pm

BOG

SFO

10h 25m

1 stop

$529Avianca

Thu, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 18

10:00 pm - 9:35 pm

SFO

LIM

21h 35m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 10:28 am

LIM

SFO

24h 23m

1 stop

$582LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16

8:00 am - 5:00 am

SFO

LIM

19h 00m

2 stops

12:05 am - 7:58 pm

LIM

SFO

21h 53m

1 stop

$587Delta

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

10:00 pm - 9:55 pm

SFO

LIM

21h 55m

1 stop

12:05 pm - 10:28 am

LIM

SFO

24h 23m

1 stop

$595LATAM Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 16

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Avianca flights from San Francisco to South America

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Avianca

Jul 25

SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

11h 30m

1 stop

BOG4:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Jul 27

BOG9:05 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$516

Avianca

Jul 30

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Aug 18

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 25m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$529

Avianca

Jul 15

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 22

BOG9:05 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 30m

1 stop

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

$533

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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

United Airlines

Jun 25

SFO7:05 amSan Francisco

19h 49m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 11

BOG8:30 amBogotá El Dorado

24h 52m

1 stop

SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

$575

United Airlines

Jun 25

SFO5:00 amSan Francisco

21h 54m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 10

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

33h 08m

1 stop

SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

$581

United Airlines

Jun 25

SFO5:00 amSan Francisco

21h 54m

1 stop

BOG4:54 amBogotá El Dorado

Jul 10

BOG12:14 amBogotá El Dorado

33h 08m

1 stop

SFO7:22 amSan Francisco

$582

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San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

8:21 pm-8:05 am

1 stop9h 44m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 8/25

6:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$461

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

9:35 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop12h 18m

$473

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

9:35 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sat 8/29

1:35 pm-8:50 am

2 stops21h 15m

$477

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

11:49 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop12h 26m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Tue 8/11

1:35 pm-10:03 am

2 stops22h 28m

$478

San FranciscoCartagena

SFO - CTG

SFOCTG

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

9:45 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Cartagena Rafael Nunez

Sun 9/20

1:35 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$510

San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

2:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 7/27

9:05 am-10:35 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$516

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San FranciscoBogotá

SFO - BOG

SFOBOG

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

2:15 pm-2:00 am

1 stop9h 45m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 8/18

4:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$529

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

10:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 9/16

12:05 pm-10:28 am

1 stop24h 23m

$582

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-5:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 9/10

12:05 am-7:58 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$587

San FranciscoLima

SFO - LIM

SFOLIM

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

10:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 9/16

12:05 pm-10:28 am

1 stop24h 23m

$595

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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 April instead. Flights to South America in April, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $601.

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 $690 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 $665 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to South America flight.

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Fastest flight time	9h 31m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to South America takes 9h 31m

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 9,868 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $223	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,423 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,940 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,534 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,569 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,990 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,722 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,235 reviews	Search GOL flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $602	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,231 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,486 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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