Escape to South America with sale fares that slice as much as 80% off competing prices.

Fares to eight countries are part of this LAN Airlines sale. Depart September-November and return by Dec. 10, which is spring in South America.

The lowest prices on most routes are found Mondays-Thursdays. The best deals (roundtrip, including taxes and fees) are:

From Miami:

• Guayaquil, Ecuador (nonstop) ... $399
• Bogota, Colombia (nonstop) ... $447
• Quito, Ecuador (nonstop) ... $499
• Lima, Peru (nonstop) ... $599
• Montevideo, Uruguay ... $799
• Buenos Aires, Argentina ... $849

From New York City:

• Lima (nonstop) ... $699
• Guayaquil (nonstop) ... $699
• Montevideo ... $879
• São Paulo, Brazil ... $865
• Santiago, Chile (nonstop) ... $899
• Easter Island, Chile ... $999

From Los Angeles:

• Easter Island ... $999

From San Francisco:

• Lima (nonstop) ... $759
• Buenos Aires ... $999
• Easter Island ... $999
• Santiago ... $999

Fares from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., are also discounted.

Two checked bags, drinks (including some alcohol), meals and snacks are included. The airline is part of the oneworld alliance, so travelers can earn AAdvantage miles when taking LAN flights.

Travelzoo Tip: Book upscale hotels in South American capital cities, starting at $127 per night.