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Cheap Flights to South America

Adventure from the Amazon to Patagonia — at prices you won't believe

Flight Deals to South America

South America is becoming more accessible with new direct routes and competitive pricing from US carriers. Miami serves as the primary gateway with the most connections, but deals from New York, Houston, and other cities appear regularly. The weak currencies in many South American countries mean your dollar goes incredibly far once you arrive.

Best Time to Fly to South America

March through May and August through October offer the best fares. Remember: seasons are reversed — South American summer (December-February) is peak and priciest.

This Week's Picks

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Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.

£471 London to San Francisco + 14 more deals
🇬🇧From London

£471 London to San Francisco + 14 more deals

This week: direct flights to San Francisco from £471, Barcelona from £65, Singapore from £659, and Business Class deals unlocked for Premium members. Up to 56% below typical prices.

Oct 10
77% off San Francisco → Las Vegas ($38)$38
🇺🇸From San Francisco

77% off San Francisco → Las Vegas ($38)

OAK → Las Vegas for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $164 median - plus SFO → Cancun for $335 (75% off) and SFO → Tokyo for $708.

Oct 9
77% off Los Angeles → Seattle ($38)$38
🇺🇸From Los Angeles

77% off Los Angeles → Seattle ($38)

LAX to Seattle for just $38 round-trip - 77% below the typical $165 median - plus Tokyo Narita for $663 (64% off) and Los Cabos for $340 (50% off) direct from LAX.

Oct 9
88% off US Cities → Seattle ($47)$47

88% off US Cities → Seattle ($47)

LAS → SEA at just $47 round-trip is 88% below typical - plus SEA → Tokyo for $845 (60% off) and ATL → San Juan for $128 (61% off).

Oct 9
39% off New York → Frankfurt ($590)$590
🇺🇸From New York

39% off New York → Frankfurt ($590)

JFK to Frankfurt for just $590 round-trip - 39% below the typical $973 fare - plus direct flights to Aruba from $335 and Cancun from $409 out of Newark.

Oct 9
69% off Washington DC → San Juan ($317)$317
🇺🇸From Washington DC

69% off Washington DC → San Juan ($317)

DCA to San Juan at $317 round-trip is 69% below the typical median - plus Miami for $177 and Seoul for $994 are two more jaw-dropping deals from DC airports this week.

Oct 9

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Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to South America

Fly to South America From

🇺🇸Miami→🇺🇸New York→🇺🇸Dallas→🇺🇸Atlanta→🇺🇸Chicago→🇺🇸Los Angeles→

Other Popular Destinations

🇮🇹Flights to Italy→🇨🇷Flights to Costa Rica→🇪🇸Flights to Spain→🇬🇷Flights to Greece→🇨🇴Flights to Colombia→🇵🇹Flights to Portugal→

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest South American country to fly to?

Colombia (Bogota and Cartagena) and Peru (Lima) typically have the cheapest fares from the US, with roundtrip flights often under $400 from Miami. Ecuador (Quito) also sees frequent deals.

How long is the flight to South America?

From Miami, flights to Colombia and Peru take 4-6 hours. Brazil is 8-10 hours. Argentina and Chile are 10-12 hours. From New York, add 2-3 hours to each estimate.

Do I need a visa for South America?

US citizens can visit most South American countries visa-free for tourism, including Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. Brazil requires an e-visa which can be obtained online before travel.

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