Airalo
$18.00 5 GB · 7 days
See planAiralo vs Saily: which eSIM for Latin America?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (29)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $13.00 | $4.33 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $14.00 | $4.67 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $18.00 | $3.60 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $29.00 | $2.90 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $20.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $32.00 | $3.20 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $47.00 | $2.35 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $22.00 | $4.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $36.00 | $3.60 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $49.00 | $2.45 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $19.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $30.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $39.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $49.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $60.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $97.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Saily | 2 GB | 15 | $13.99 | $7.00 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $20.99 | $7.00 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $31.99 | $6.40 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $44.99 | $4.50 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $20.40 | $4.08 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $29.76 | $2.98 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $47.64 | $2.38 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $10.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $37.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $57.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $90.00 | — |
Airalo or Saily: our take
The table compares each provider's plan for a typical trip. The ranking uses the same formula as the rest of the site: price first, then network, hotspot use and range of options.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Full ranking
- 1
8.5out of 10
- 2
5.1out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Airalo or Saily: which should I pick in Latin America?
It depends on how long you're staying and how much data you need. The table compares both providers' plans for a typical trip; sort it by what matters to you.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Latin America?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $18.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.