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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.

San Francisco to Taipei for $258?$258
🇺🇸From San Francisco

San Francisco to Taipei for $258?

SFO to Taipei at $258 round-trip is 100% below typical - plus London for $283 and Cancun for $344 direct from SFO.

Aug 28
Los Angeles to Seattle for $248?$248
🇺🇸From Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Seattle for $248?

LAX to Seattle for $248 round-trip - 100% below the typical median price - plus Paris for $397 and Los Cabos for just $266 direct from LAX.

Aug 28
US Cities to San Juan for $100?$100

US Cities to San Juan for $100?

Miami to San Juan just hit $100 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Atlanta to Cancun for $225 direct and Seattle to Amsterdam for $594.

Aug 28
Washington DC to Paris for $672?$672
🇺🇸From Washington DC

Washington DC to Paris for $672?

IAD → Paris for $672 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus San Juan from $137 at BWI and Madrid from $444 at Dulles this week.

Aug 28
Boston to Tokyo Narita for $814?$814
🇺🇸From Boston

Boston to Tokyo Narita for $814?

Round-trip to Tokyo for just $814 - 100% below typical prices from Logan - plus Zurich from $281 direct and Punta Cana from $316 this fall.

Aug 28
UK Regional Airports to Athens for £259?

UK Regional Airports to Athens for £259?

MAN to Athens for just £259 return - a remarkable fare for a direct November flight - plus Alicante from £29 and Toronto from £331 direct with Air Canada.

Aug 28

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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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