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$505+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SAN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Diego are usually found in October or November, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$785
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$505
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,040
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:33 amSCL - SAN
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:38 pmSAN - SCL
3 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$785
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop18h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2410:51 amSAN - SCL
1 stop15h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$805
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:20 amSCL - SAN
2 stops18h 34mDelta
Fri 9/126:20 amSAN - SCL
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/20$825
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/271:32 amSCL - SAN
2 stops26h 58mCopa Airlines
Thu 4/36:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 49mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/21$839
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:15 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops22h 46mAeromexico
Tue 3/1110:55 amSAN - SCL
2 stops30h 20mAeromexico
Deal found 1/20$889
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1112:17 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$896
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2811:15 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop18h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/38:00 amSAN - SCL
2 stops18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/21$985
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:50 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop19h 03mAir Canada
Mon 12/2211:50 amSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$2,000

Find flights from Santiago to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Santiago to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/4

5:33 am-8:35 am

2 stops32h 02m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

12:38 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops29h 37m

$785

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/27

1:32 am-12:30 am

2 stops26h 58m

San Diego

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-6:04 am

2 stops19h 49m

$839

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/4

11:15 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops22h 46m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

10:55 am-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$889

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/4

10:45 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop27h 48m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

12:17 pm-7:50 am

1 stop15h 33m

$896

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 6/21

10:55 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop18h 56m

San Diego

Thu 7/17

9:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

$961

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 3/28

11:15 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 05m

San Diego

Thu 4/3

8:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops18h 00m

$985

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 2/1

11:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop29h 13m

San Diego

Thu 5/1

12:24 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 41m

$1,190

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 1/26

11:15 pm-10:18 pm

3 stops52h 03m

$505

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 2/23

10:45 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 26m

$617

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 2/22

12:25 am-11:19 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$665

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Deals found on 1/21

Compare providers for flights from Santiago to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to San Diego in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santiago-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santiago-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Santiago to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santiago to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santiago to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santiago to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines from Santiago to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santiago to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santiago to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santiago to San Diego is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $839 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aeromexico and United Airlines, starting at $889 and $896 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santiago to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santiago to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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