$91 Cheap Flights to South America in 2026

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11:00 am - 1:22 pm

FLL

MDE

3h 22mnonstop

1:17 am - 5:50 am

MDE

FLL

3h 33mnonstop

$203Spirit Airlines

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 11

10:05 pm - 12:21 am

FLL

MDE

3h 16mnonstop

2:06 pm - 6:50 pm

MDE

FLL

3h 44mnonstop

$205Spirit Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 17

7:50 pm - 10:15 pm

MIA

MDE

3h 25mnonstop

11:00 am - 3:35 pm

MDE

MIA

3h 35mnonstop

$250Avianca

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

7:50 pm - 10:15 pm

MIA

MDE

3h 25mnonstop

11:50 pm - 4:20 am

MDE

MIA

3h 30mnonstop

$252Avianca

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30

2:20 am - 10:55 am

JFK

MDE

9h 35m

1 stop

6:20 pm - 3:59 am

MDE

JFK

8h 39m

1 stop

$375Copa Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23

5:10 pm - 11:04 pm

JFK

GEO

5h 54mnonstop

12:04 am - 5:59 am

GEO

JFK

5h 55mnonstop

$415American Airlines

Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 8

8:00 am - 1:40 pm

JFK

GEO

5h 40mnonstop

7:20 am - 5:33 pm

GEO

JFK

10h 13m

1 stop

$418American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 16

3:32 pm - 1:17 pm

JFK

GEO

21h 45m

1 stop

2:29 pm - 3:59 am

GEO

JFK

13h 30m

1 stop

$425Copa Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 28

7:57 pm - 2:30 pm

JFK

LIM

19h 33m

2 stops

11:30 pm - 11:40 pm

LIM

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

$469LATAM Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23

7:45 pm - 8:15 am

JFK

LIM

13h 30m

2 stops

8:15 am - 10:47 pm

LIM

JFK

13h 32m

1 stop

$471LATAM Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

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Price

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Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 4/11

11:00 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 4/11

1:17 am-5:50 am

Nonstop3h 33m

$203

Fort LauderdaleMedellín

FLL - MDE

FLLMDE

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 4/13

10:05 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Fri 4/17

2:06 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$205

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Wed 5/13

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Wed 5/20

11:00 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$250

MiamiMedellín

MIA - MDE

MIAMDE

Miami

Fri 5/1

7:50 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sat 5/30

11:50 pm-4:20 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$252

New YorkMedellín

JFK - MDE

JFKMDE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/14

2:20 am-10:55 am

1 stop9h 35m

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Thu 4/23

6:20 pm-3:59 am

1 stop8h 39m

$375

New YorkGeorgetown

JFK - GEO

JFKGEO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/7

5:10 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl

Mon 6/8

12:04 am-5:59 am

Nonstop5h 55m

$415

New YorkGeorgetown

JFK - GEO

JFKGEO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

8:00 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop5h 40m

Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl

Fri 10/16

7:20 am-5:33 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$418

New YorkGeorgetown

JFK - GEO

JFKGEO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/17

3:32 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Georgetown Cheddi Jagan Intl

Tue 4/28

2:29 pm-3:59 am

1 stop13h 30m

$425

New YorkLima

JFK - LIM

JFKLIM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

7:57 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Thu 4/23

11:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$469

New YorkLima

JFK - LIM

JFKLIM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

7:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops13h 30m

Lima J Chavez Intl

Mon 9/7

8:15 am-10:47 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$471

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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	$738 - $2,027

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Colombia	42% cheaper	Users typically spent $527 less on flights to Colombia
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Chile	60% more expensive	Users typically spent $762 more on trips to Chile
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Colombia	302% 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

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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 94% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to South America from Bogotá

Natal

Flights to South America are typically 73% more expensive when flying to Natal, where the average price is $448

Cheap South America flight deals and tips

Summary info about South America flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$91
Best Round-Trip Price	$203
Fastest flight time	3h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South America from United States in the last 72 hours is $91 (Fort Lauderdale to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to South America from United States in the last 72 hours is $203 (Fort Lauderdale to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl).

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The fastest flight to South America from United States takes 3h 25m (Miami to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova 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 Barranquilla E Cortissoz airport in Barranquilla for the best deals, with an average airfare of $80. Alternatively, Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport in Cartagena is a close second for cheapest flights to South America with an average airfare of $80.

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 60 as of April 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.