California

$267+ Cheap flights from Chile to California

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — LAX
Apr 28 — May 51
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Cheap flight deals from Chile to California

Cheapest flights from Chile to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chile to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Mon 5/42:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$521
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Wed 4/292:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/23$522
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Tue 5/192:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$524
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Thu 5/142:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$525
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Wed 5/1311:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops20h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/25$527
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Mon 5/42:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/25$544
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 15m
Avianca
Fri 5/1511:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops20h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/25$547
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/33:20 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Avianca
Wed 5/2711:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops25h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$554
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/203:20 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 30m
Avianca
Sat 5/3011:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops25h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 3/28$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:20 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
Avianca
Thu 4/232:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 3/27$558
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/224:09 am
SCL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sun 6/710:00 pm
SAN
-
SCL
1 stop22h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/27$597
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 6/2811:25 pm
SCL
-
SAN
1 stop22h 51m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 8/156:15 am
SAN
-
SCL
1 stop20h 20m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/27$598

Find flight deals from Chile to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chile to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$521
(Avianca)

One-way from

$267
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$672

Good round-trip deal

$721 or less

Good one-way deal

$454 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Chile to California
One-way flight from Chile to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chile to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chile to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chile to California 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chile to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/22

4:09 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 21m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

10:00 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$597

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/28

2:22 am-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 08m

San Diego

Sun 6/14

10:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$597

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/22

11:25 am-11:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

1:23 am-2:20 am

1 stop21h 57m

$603

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/24

4:17 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 13m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

10:00 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$603

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/22

7:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops30h 20m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

10:50 am-5:35 am

1 stop15h 45m

$604

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 5/3

10:55 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop25h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

8:25 am-6:55 am

2 stops19h 30m

$606

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/28

8:40 pm-10:10 am

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops21h 55m

$606

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/8

8:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops21h 55m

$606

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 5/12

11:00 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops23h 23m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:15 am-5:35 am

2 stops20h 20m

$606

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/29

8:40 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 43m

San Diego

Sun 6/14

7:56 pm-5:35 am

1 stop30h 39m

$628

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Best time to book a flight from Chile to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chile to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chile to California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chile to California (average of $292). Flying from Chile to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 CL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chile to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 29, 2026.

When flying from Chile to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM Airlines from Chile to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 Chile to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Chile to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Chile to California?

    Copa Airlines, Delta, and LATAM Airlines can get you from Chile to California in just under 17h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 59m. The distance between Chile and California is about 5471 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chile to California one-way?

    $267 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Avianca. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $277 and $332, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chile to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chile to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chile to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chile to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chile to California 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 Chile to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chile to California (average of $292). Flying from Chile to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $535). 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 6 airlines flying from Chile to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chile to California. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$264Average$652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$314Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$497Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$547Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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