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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.

🇬🇧From London

San Francisco from £596? Yes, from London

Direct flights to the US West Coast from under £600 return, plus Business Class deals to New York and LA - and 22 premium cabin deals unlocked for subscribers.

Jun 6

$1518

🇺🇸From Boston

Boston to Tel Aviv for $1518?

That BOS-TLV fare is 58% below its typical median price - plus direct flights to Rome from $665 and Nassau from $371 are turning heads this week.

Jun 5

UK Regional Airports to Budapest for £97?

Manchester to Budapest is 74% below typical right now at just £97 return - plus direct flights to Berlin for £50 and Copenhagen for £40 from MAN.

Jun 5

🇬🇧From London

Los Angeles from £572? Yes, from London

This week: direct flights to LA from £572, New York from £623, San Francisco from £588 - plus premium cabin deals for subscribers. Save up to 25% vs typical prices.

May 30

$2614

🇺🇸From New York

New York to Tel Aviv for $2614?

JFK to Tel Aviv is 37% below its typical price this week - plus direct flights to Cancun from Newark under $400 and a Dubai deal flying Emirates nonstop.

May 29

$1048

🇺🇸From Washington DC

57% off Washington DC → Paris ($1048)

Paris for $1048 round-trip from Dulles - 57% below the typical median price - plus direct flights to London from $880 and Frankfurt from $1234. Summer Europe deals are here.

May 29

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Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to South America

Miami has the most routes and cheapest fares to South America
LATAM, Avianca, and Copa offer the most extensive South American networks
Consider flying into one city and out of another — Lima to Buenos Aires or Bogota to Rio
Brazil often requires separate entry — check visa requirements before booking
Red-eye flights southbound are common and can save money

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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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