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$551+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Santiago (SCL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCL
abr. 27 — may. 41
dom. 4/27
dom. 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez are usually found in September or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Santiago (SCL). 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 abril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,038
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
vie. 9/129:03 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 17mCopa Airlines
dom. 9/211:23 amSCL - SAN
1 stop20h 27mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$551
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mié. 12/107:00 amSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 00mDelta
jue. 12/2511:55 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop20h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/22$804
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/126:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops20h 35mLATAM Airlines
dom. 9/2112:25 amSCL - SAN
2 stops24h 04mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/21$848
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/25:43 pmSAN - SCL
3 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/123:35 amSCL - SAN
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$901
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
vie. 8/1510:46 amSAN - SCL
2 stops17h 19mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/239:55 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$923
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1711:50 amSAN - SCL
2 stops38h 25mAir Canada
vie. 1/29:00 amSCL - SAN
2 stops30h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$1,518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sáb. 12/135:15 pmSAN - SCL
3 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/2210:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops40h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,565

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santiago that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Santiago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

vie. 9/12

9:03 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 9/21

1:23 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$551

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

vie. 9/12

6:15 am-6:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 9/21

12:25 am-8:29 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$848

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

lun. 6/2

5:43 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops24h 32m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 6/12

3:35 am-11:53 am

2 stops35h 18m

$901

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

vie. 8/15

10:46 am-7:05 am

2 stops17h 19m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 8/23

9:55 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops22h 51m

$923

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

sáb. 5/17

10:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 5/24

8:40 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$1,159

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Deals found on 4/21

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Santiago

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 San Diego to Santiago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Diego-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santiago flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 San Diego-Santiago 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 San Diego to Santiago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santiago from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Santiago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santiago. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Santiago. 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 San Diego to Santiago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from San Diego to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Santiago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Santiago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Santiago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santiago ranges from 0.0 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Santiago when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santiago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santiago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. 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 Santiago. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from San Diego to Santiago have to say. 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
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,408 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Santiago. 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 San Diego to Santiago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Santiago is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $551 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $848 and $923 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Santiago for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Santiago 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 San Diego to Santiago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from San Diego to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Santiago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Santiago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$535Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$782Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$792Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$802Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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