What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to South America?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to South America

What airlines fly to South America?

Copa Airlines, Avianca and LATAM Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South America from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South America. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to South America?

Average flight duration from Washington, D.C. to South America depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Washington, D.C. to Copenhagen is 9h 12m on average, while flying from Baltimore to Copenhagen is 10h 25m on average. Copenhagen is the most popular airport in South America.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to South America on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 56 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to South America. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to South America on average per day?

As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per day flying from Washington, D.C. to South America. The most common time of day flights depart is 3:00PM, with 50% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?

As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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.

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4:40 pm - 9:40 am

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MDE

18h 00m

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4:30 pm - 3:30 pm

MDE

BWI

22h 00m

1 stop

$334Copa Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2

4:44 pm - 8:15 am

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MDE

16h 31m

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6:25 am - 3:15 pm

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7h 50m

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$336Copa Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2

7:04 pm - 9:10 pm

BWI

MDE

27h 06m

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9:45 am - 9:34 am

MDE

BWI

22h 49m

2 stops

$352United Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2

12:55 pm - 9:10 pm

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MDE

9h 15m

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25h 00m

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$355United Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28

3:35 pm - 5:55 am

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MDE

15h 20m

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MDE

IAD

11h 35m

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$386Avianca

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

7:35 pm - 1:10 pm

IAD

MDE

18h 35m

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9:50 pm - 5:20 am

MDE

IAD

30h 30m

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$388Avianca

Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12

8:28 am - 9:40 pm

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LIM

14h 12m

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8:15 am - 12:33 am

LIM

IAD

15h 18m

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$419LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

1:53 pm - 11:51 pm

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MDE

10h 58m

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DCA

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$422American Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 2

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LIM

15h 50m

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LIM

BWI

15h 01m

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$427LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:55 pm - 3:10 am

DCA

LIM

9h 15m

1 stop

6:55 am - 6:58 pm

LIM

DCA

11h 03m

1 stop

$437American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

Avianca flights from Washington, D.C. to South America

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Jun 4

IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 20m

2 stops

MDE5:55 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Jun 8

MDE2:10 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

11h 35m

1 stop

IAD2:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$386

Avianca

Jul 9

IAD7:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

MDE1:10 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Jul 12

MDE9:50 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

30h 30m

2 stops

IAD5:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$388

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Aug 30

IAD5:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

MDE1:10 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Sep 2

MDE4:50 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

11h 30m

2 stops

IAD5:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$389

Copa Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to South America

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May 29

BWI4:40 pmBaltimore/Washington

18h 00m

1 stop

MDE9:40 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Jun 2

MDE4:30 pmMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

BWI3:30 pmBaltimore/Washington

$334

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May 11

BWI4:40 pmBaltimore/Washington

16h 35m

1 stop

MDE8:15 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

May 22

MDE5:40 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

8h 44m

1 stop

BWI3:24 pmBaltimore/Washington

$335

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Aug 30

BWI4:44 pmBaltimore/Washington

16h 31m

1 stop

MDE8:15 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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MDE6:25 amMedellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7h 50m

1 stop

BWI3:15 pmBaltimore/Washington

$336

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2:10 pm-2:45 am

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$386

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7:35 pm-1:10 pm

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Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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9:50 pm-5:20 am

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8:28 am-9:40 pm

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Lima J Chavez Intl

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1:53 pm-11:51 pm

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Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

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1:53 pm-12:37 am

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$422

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$427

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South America?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $452. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to South America from Washington, D.C. during January instead. Flights to South America in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $476.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to South America flight route?

Fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Bogotá El Dorado for the best Washington, D.C. - South America flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to South America?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South America from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South America for around $496 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South America from Washington, D.C. for as low as $415 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to South America flight.

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Best Price Found	$240
Fastest flight time	5h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South America	464 airports

The best one-way flight to South America from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $240. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $500.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to South America takes 5h 25m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to South America every day.

There are 464 airports in South America. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America?
As of May 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to South America.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to South America?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to South America?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to South America is Airbus A320neo (60.48% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 767-400 (22.45%), Boeing 737 MAX 9 (5.38%), and Boeing 737-800 (3.55%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,457 reviews	Search Delta flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $144	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,521 reviews	Search Avianca flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,695 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,584 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,978 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $246	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,634 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,668 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
GOL	PriceFrom $323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,215 reviews	Search GOL flights

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Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to South America with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

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Once you have performed a search for Washington, D.C. to South America flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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