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2:00 am - 5:40 pm

MIA

BOG

16h 40m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 3:45 am

BOG

MIA

3h 50mnonstop

$302Avianca

Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 15

2:00 am - 5:25 am

MIA

BOG

28h 25m

1 stop

4:25 am - 12:10 pm

BOG

MIA

6h 45m

1 stop

$305Avianca

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

5:30 pm - 11:45 pm

MIA

MDE

7h 15m

1 stop

8:25 am - 3:55 pm

MDE

MIA

6h 30m

1 stop

$307LATAM Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

5:30 pm - 11:45 pm

MIA

MDE

7h 15m

1 stop

8:25 am - 3:55 pm

MDE

MIA

6h 30m

1 stop

$309LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

6:12 pm - 10:40 am

FLL

MDE

17h 28m

1 stop

6:20 pm - 4:15 pm

MDE

FLL

20h 55m

1 stop

$325Copa Airlines

Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5

6:12 pm - 8:15 am

FLL

MDE

15h 03m

1 stop

6:25 am - 4:15 pm

MDE

FLL

8h 50m

1 stop

$326Copa Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 14

5:55 am - 8:15 pm

JFK

MDE

15h 20m

1 stop

6:00 am - 11:05 pm

MDE

JFK

16h 05m

1 stop

$406American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

7:30 am - 8:15 pm

JFK

MDE

13h 45m

1 stop

6:00 am - 9:30 pm

MDE

JFK

14h 30m

1 stop

$410American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13

6:45 am - 3:14 pm

JFK

GYE

9h 29m

1 stop

12:30 pm - 11:51 pm

GYE

JFK

10h 21m

1 stop

$445JetBlue

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

8:15 pm - 3:20 pm

JFK

GYE

20h 05m

1 stop

12:30 pm - 2:07 pm

GYE

JFK

24h 37m

1 stop

$448JetBlue

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MiamiBogotá

MIA - BOG

MIABOG

Miami

Tue 7/14

2:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/15

10:55 pm-3:45 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$302

MiamiBogotá

MIA - BOG

MIABOG

Miami

Thu 9/17

2:00 am-5:25 am

1 stop28h 25m

Bogotá El Dorado

Sun 9/20

4:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$305

Quickest round-trip

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Fri 9/11

5:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/15

8:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$307

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Wed 9/9

5:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/15

8:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$309

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 7/29

6:12 pm-10:40 am

1 stop17h 28m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 8/5

6:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$325

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 8/8

6:12 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 03m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 8/14

6:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$326

New YorkMedellín

JFK - MDE

JFKMDE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

5:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$406

New YorkMedellín

JFK - MDE

JFKMDE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

7:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$410

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

6:45 am-3:14 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Wed 9/23

12:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$445

New YorkGuayaquil

JFK - GYE

JFKGYE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

8:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo

Tue 9/15

12:30 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$448

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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	$862 - $1,789

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Colombia	34% cheaper	Users typically spent $440 less on flights to Colombia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Chile	37% more expensive	Users typically spent $487 more on trips to Chile
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	317% 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 $28, which is 94% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Natal

Flights to South America are typically 67% more expensive when flying to Natal, where the average price is $425

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$127
Best Round-Trip Price	$302
Fastest flight time	5h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from United States in the last 5 days is $127 (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 $302 (Miami to Bogotá El Dorado).

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The fastest flight to South America from United States takes 5h 55m (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 Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport in Cartagena for the best deals, with an average airfare of $102. Alternatively, Manaus Eduardo Gomes Intl airport in Manaus is a close second for cheapest flights to South America with an average airfare of $122.

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 56 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.