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6:40 am - 11:35 am

MIA

BOG

5h 55m

1 stop

7:35 am - 12:25 pm

BOG

MIA

3h 50mnonstop

$291Avianca

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9

2:00 am - 5:40 pm

MIA

BOG

16h 40m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 3:45 am

BOG

MIA

3h 50mnonstop

$292Avianca

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 17

5:14 pm - 10:55 pm

MIA

BOG

6h 41m

1 stop

2:24 pm - 10:29 pm

BOG

MIA

7h 05m

1 stop

$299Copa Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

3:10 pm - 9:30 pm

MIA

MDE

7h 20m

1 stop

9:55 am - 3:55 pm

MDE

MIA

29h 00m

1 stop

$302LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

6:12 pm - 2:45 pm

FLL

MDE

21h 33m

1 stop

5:00 am - 4:15 pm

MDE

FLL

10h 15m

1 stop

$305Copa Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4

7:00 am - 9:10 pm

EWR

MDE

15h 10m

1 stop

9:45 am - 9:26 pm

MDE

EWR

10h 41m

1 stop

$379United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 9:10 pm

EWR

MDE

15h 10m

1 stop

9:45 am - 12:47 am

MDE

EWR

14h 02m

1 stop

$388United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 22

1:10 am - 7:55 am

JFK

GYE

6h 45mnonstop

5:00 pm - 11:40 pm

GYE

JFK

6h 40mnonstop

$419LATAM Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13

11:45 am - 10:36 pm

JFK

GYE

11h 51m

1 stop

6:01 am - 12:59 am

GYE

JFK

17h 58m

1 stop

$427American Airlines

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 30

7:29 am - 6:55 pm

JFK

GYE

12h 26m

2 stops

6:00 am - 7:29 pm

GYE

JFK

13h 29m

1 stop

$432American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

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Depart

Return

Price

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MiamiBogotá

MIA - BOG

MIABOG

Miami

Thu 8/6

6:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 8/9

7:35 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$291

MiamiBogotá

MIA - BOG

MIABOG

Miami

Tue 6/16

2:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 6/17

10:55 pm-3:45 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$292

MiamiBogotá

MIA - BOG

MIABOG

Miami

Fri 9/4

5:14 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 9/7

2:24 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$299

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Wed 9/9

3:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 9/16

9:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$302

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 7/31

6:12 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 33m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 8/4

5:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$305

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 10/6

9:45 am-9:26 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$379

NewarkMedellín

EWR - MDE

EWRMDE

Newark

Sun 10/4

7:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 10/22

9:45 am-12:47 am

1 stop14h 02m

$388

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/5

1:10 am-7:55 am

Nonstop6h 45m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Fri 11/13

5:00 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop6h 40m

$419

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/15

11:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 6/30

6:01 am-12:59 am

1 stop17h 58m

$427

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/20

7:29 am-6:55 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-7:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$432

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Flight prices to countries in South America

Interested in flights to South America? Find the countries in South America that you can fly to for the biggest bang for your buck

	Price	$853 - $1,711

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Colombia	33% cheaper	Users typically spent $424 less on flights to Colombia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Uruguay	34% more expensive	Users typically spent $434 more on trips to Uruguay
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	333% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Colombia than any other country in South America

Where are the most popular flight destinations in South America?

The most popular flight destination in South America, according to our users, is Brazil, followed by Colombia, Peru, Argentina and Ecuador.

Cheapest flights to cities in South America

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to South America from United States

Bogotá

South America

Cheapest flight to South America from Bogotá

Cartagena

When booking a flight to South America, the best-priced flight will typically be to Cartagena for $27, which is 95% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Easter Island

Flights to South America are typically 81% more expensive when flying to Easter Island, where the average price is $475

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$117
Best Round-Trip Price	$291
Fastest flight time	5h 49m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from United States in the last 5 days is $117 (Miami to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from United States in the last 5 days is $291 (Miami to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The fastest flight to South America from United States takes 5h 49m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South America, with a 6% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South America

Where is it cheapest to fly into South America?

If you're headed to South America, consider flying into Cali Alfonso B. Aragon Intl airport in Cali for the best deals, with an average airfare of $86. Alternatively, Bogotá El Dorado airport in Bogotá is a close second for cheapest flights to South America with an average airfare of $101.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South America?

Prices for flights to South America are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South America?

The number of operators available for flights to South America is 57 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to South America.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

The required travel and health documents for your South America trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South America. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South America?

Finding the right flight to South America is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South America quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South America which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to South America?

momondo helps you find the best flight to South America by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South America right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to South America now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to South America and let you know when they change.