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

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 11 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to South America as of October 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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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

$566Avianca

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 19

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 8:32 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 52m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles

$566Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 6

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

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:40 am - 8:32 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

21h 52m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Los Angeles

$570Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 6

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:08 pm - 5:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

26h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$576Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

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

10h 49m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:08 pm - 5:25 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

26h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$577Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

11:15 pm - 10:35 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

21h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:15 am - 9:01 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

15h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$578United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

4:40 pm - 5:10 amSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

10h 30m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:15 am - 5:10 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

11h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$580United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

9:25 pm - 2:25 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

15h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:45 am - 9:55 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 10m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$580Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

10:25 pm - 7:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

17h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$580Delta

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

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11:55 pm - 4:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

14h 05m1 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

$576Avianca

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

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

9h 45m1 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

$576Avianca

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 7:15 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

11h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:35 am - 11:56 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

18h 21m2 stops Miami Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$599Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Nov 6

8:21 pm - 5:26 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

19h 05m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:17 pm - 6:10 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

25h 53m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$610Copa Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

11:58 am - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

23h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 1:45 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

24h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$619LATAM Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

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

19h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:55 pm - 1:45 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

24h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$619LATAM Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

1:12 am - 8:41 pmSFO San Francisco-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr

17h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:11 pm - 11:40 pmUIO Quito Mariscal Sucr-SFO San Francisco

10h 29m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$671Copa Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 22

10:03 pm - 1:00 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

12h 57m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

7:50 am - 7:39 pmBOG Bogotá El Dorado-SFO San Francisco

14h 49m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$677American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Nov 6

5:30 am - 10:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BOG Bogotá El Dorado

15h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

14h 33m2 stops Miami Los Angeles

$677American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

9:55 pm - 6:59 pmSFO San Francisco-UIO Quito Mariscal Sucr

19h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:59 am - 3:59 pmUIO Quito Mariscal Sucr-SFO San Francisco

17h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$966Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12

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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to South America

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American Airlines

Oct 25

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

12h 10m

2 stops

BOG10:10 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 7

BOG7:50 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 37m

2 stops

SFO8:27 pmSan Francisco

$583

American Airlines

Nov 12

SFO8:35 amSan Francisco

10h 45m

1 stop

BOG10:20 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 19

BOG11:55 pmBogotá El Dorado

16h 27m

2 stops

SFO1:22 pmSan Francisco

$597

American Airlines

Oct 19

SFO7:11 pmSan Francisco

15h 49m

2 stops

BOG1:00 pmBogotá El Dorado

Nov 7

BOG7:50 amBogotá El Dorado

15h 58m

2 stops

SFO8:48 pmSan Francisco

$603

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 25

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

10h 49m

1 stop

BOG9:25 amBogotá El Dorado

Nov 7

BOG6:08 pmBogotá El Dorado

26h 17m

1 stop

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

$576

Copa Airlines

Oct 25

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

10h 49m

1 stop

BOG9:25 amBogotá El Dorado

Nov 7

BOG6:08 pmBogotá El Dorado

26h 17m

1 stop

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

$577

Copa Airlines

Oct 25

SFO8:36 pmSan Francisco

25h 29m

1 stop

BOG12:05 amBogotá El Dorado

Nov 7

BOG2:30 pmBogotá El Dorado

11h 42m

1 stop

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

$578

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8:36 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 49m

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6:08 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 17m

$576

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8:36 pm-9:25 am

1 stop10h 49m

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1 stop26h 17m

$577

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11:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

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8:15 am-9:01 pm

1 stop15h 46m

$578

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San Francisco

Wed 10/28

4:40 pm-5:10 am

1 stop10h 30m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 11/4

8:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$580

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San Francisco

Sun 10/25

9:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 11/7

10:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$580

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SFO San Francisco - BOG Bogotá El Dorado

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San Francisco

Sun 10/25

10:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sat 11/7

9:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$580

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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 $676. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to South America from San Francisco during January instead. Flights to South America in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $738.

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 $566.

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 October 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 10,283 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 8,626 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $284	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,558 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $303	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,546 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,044 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,129 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,712 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
GOL	PriceFrom $499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,318 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,451 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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