What airlines fly to California?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from South America according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from South America to California on average per day?

The number of flights available between South America and California is 12 per day as of June 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00AM, with 51% of daily flights leaving in the morning.

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

Volaris, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from South America to California

How many flights depart from South America to California on average per week?

88 flights are operational weekly from South America to California as of June 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from South America to California are updated daily.

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

As of June 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South America to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from South America to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South America to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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.

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1:07 pm - 11:06 pm

BOG

LAX

11h 59m

1 stop

7:52 pm - 12:07 pm

LAX

BOG

14h 15m

1 stop

$487Volaris

Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 31

6:04 am - 10:35 pm

LIM

LAX

18h 31m

2 stops

12:37 am - 5:01 am

LAX

LIM

26h 24m

1 stop

$497Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21

7:00 pm - 10:50 am

UIO

LAX

18h 50m

1 stop

9:35 am - 4:58 am

LAX

UIO

16h 23m

1 stop

$552LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

7:00 pm - 10:50 am

UIO

LAX

18h 50m

1 stop

9:35 am - 4:58 am

LAX

UIO

16h 23m

1 stop

$557LATAM Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

6:30 am - 8:18 pm

BOG

SFO

15h 48m

1 stop

7:30 am - 9:17 pm

SFO

BOG

11h 47m

1 stop

$598American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

6:30 am - 8:18 pm

BOG

SFO

15h 48m

1 stop

7:00 am - 10:34 pm

SFO

BOG

13h 34m

2 stops

$602American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

7:00 am - 11:40 pm

BOG

SFO

18h 40m

1 stop

8:21 pm - 10:10 am

SFO

BOG

11h 49m

1 stop

$622Copa Airlines

Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 19

2:24 pm - 11:40 pm

BOG

SFO

11h 16m

1 stop

1:12 am - 1:29 pm

SFO

BOG

10h 17m

1 stop

$623Copa Airlines

Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Aug 16

10:20 pm - 8:27 am

GRU

LAX

38h 07m

1 stop

11:30 pm - 9:30 am

LAX

GRU

30h 00m

1 stop

$695United Airlines

Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23

9:30 pm - 12:57 am

GRU

LAX

31h 27m

1 stop

7:21 pm - 6:30 am

LAX

GRU

31h 09m

1 stop

$696United Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jun 25

Avianca flights from South America to California

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Avianca

Jul 8

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

Jul 28

LAX2:40 pmLos Angeles

9h 20m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

$560

Avianca

Jun 4

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

Jun 17

LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles

10h 10m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

$564

Avianca

Jun 4

BOG4:25 amBogotá El Dorado

10h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

Jun 17

LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles

10h 10m

1 stop

BOG2:00 amBogotá El Dorado

$565

GOL flights from South America to California

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GOL

Nov 1

GRU11:50 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

25h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:20 pmLos Angeles

Nov 13

LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles

35h 15m

1 stop

GRU6:20 amSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$743

GOL

Jun 15

GRU11:15 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

LAX11:00 pmLos Angeles

Jun 22

LAX6:31 amLos Angeles

25h 54m

2 stops

GRU12:25 pmSao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

$750

GOL

Nov 1

VCP10:40 amSao Paulo Viracopos

38h 40m

2 stops

LAX8:20 pmLos Angeles

Nov 13

LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles

52h 50m

2 stops

VCP11:55 pmSao Paulo Viracopos

$756

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BogotáLos Angeles

BOG - LAX

BOGLAX

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 7/21

1:07 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

7:52 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$487

LimaLos Angeles

LIM - LAX

LIMLAX

Lima J Chavez Intl

Wed 6/17

6:04 am-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/21

12:37 am-5:01 am

1 stop26h 24m

$497

QuitoLos Angeles

UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 11/1

7:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

9:35 am-4:58 am

1 stop16h 23m

$552

QuitoLos Angeles

UIO - LAX

UIOLAX

Quito Mariscal Sucr

Sun 11/1

7:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

9:35 am-4:58 am

1 stop16h 23m

$557

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-8:18 pm

1 stop15h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

7:30 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$598

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 8/20

6:30 am-8:18 pm

1 stop15h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

7:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$602

BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Wed 7/29

7:00 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

8:21 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 49m

$622

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BogotáSan Francisco

BOG - SFO

BOGSFO

Bogotá El Dorado

Thu 7/9

2:24 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

1:12 am-1:29 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$623

Sao PauloLos Angeles

GRU - LAX

GRULAX

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 6/16

10:20 pm-8:27 am

1 stop38h 07m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

$695

Sao PauloLos Angeles

GRU - LAX

GRULAX

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 6/19

9:30 pm-12:57 am

1 stop31h 27m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/25

7:21 pm-6:30 am

1 stop31h 09m

$696

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from South America averaging around $602.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from South America to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from South America when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $730 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from South America for as low as $629 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South America to California?
Prices for flights from South America to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South America to California?
As of June 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South America to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from South America to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South America to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California 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.
What is the most popular plane model from South America to California?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between South America and California, the leading plane model is Boeing 767-300, making up 36.66% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 36.27%, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 22.98%, and Boeing 777-300ER with 1.35%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $142	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.2	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $204	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,526 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Delta	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,400 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,778 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,571 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,919 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $400	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,224 reviews	Search GOL flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $826	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,499 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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