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$271+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — LAX
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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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 July 1, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/266:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Sun 8/302:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/29$542
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/126:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Mon 8/1711:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops20h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/30$543
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/186:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Tue 8/2511:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops20h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/30$544
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops33h 10m
Avianca
Thu 10/2211:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops20h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 6/28$564
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/172:56 am
SCL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 04m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/241:12 am
SFO
-
SCL
1 stop18h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$568
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Thu 10/227:40 am
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops18h 55m
Avianca
Sun 11/11:20 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/26$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2411:00 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 42m
Delta
Sun 9/68:00 am
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops17h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/188:40 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 15m
Delta
Sat 9/56:00 am
SFO
-
SCL
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$571
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/173:20 pm
SCL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 15m
Avianca
Sun 8/2311:55 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops25h 50m
Avianca
Deal found 6/30$575
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Tue 8/183:20 pm
SCL
-
SFO
3 stops42h 05m
Avianca
Mon 8/312:15 pm
SFO
-
SCL
2 stops21h 00m
Avianca
Deal found 6/28$578
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/34:14 am
SCL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 16m
Copa Airlines
Mon 8/1710:00 pm
SAN
-
SCL
1 stop22h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 6/30$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2611:00 pm
SCL
-
SAN
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Thu 8/208:00 am
SAN
-
SCL
2 stops19h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$660

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 July 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$542
(Avianca)

One-way from

$271
(Avianca)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$931

Good round-trip deal

$988 or less

Good one-way deal

$533 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. 10% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 1, 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 Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/11

2:56 am-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

8:21 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$568

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/3

2:14 am-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

8:21 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$568

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/24

2:56 am-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

1:12 am-6:10 am

1 stop24h 58m

$568
Quickest round-trip

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 8/12

2:14 am-5:59 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

1:12 am-10:43 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$568

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/23

12:22 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop33h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

1:12 am-3:56 am

1 stop22h 44m

$568

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/17

11:00 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops23h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops21h 55m

$570

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/24

11:25 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop24h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops20h 55m

$571

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 8/19

2:56 am-5:59 pm

1 stop18h 03m

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

1:12 am-2:56 am

1 stop22h 44m

$591

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 7/29

2:56 am-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

8:21 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop23h 22m

$591

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/13

2:14 am-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 16m

San Diego

Fri 8/21

10:00 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$659

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Best time to book a flight from Chile to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Chile with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chile to California (average of $253). Flying from Chile to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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 July 1, 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chile to California?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chile to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 July 1, 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Avianca can get you from Chile to California in just under 22h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 18m. The distance between Chile and California is about 5888 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?

    $277 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Copa Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Avianca and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $278 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chile to California (average of $253). Flying from Chile to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $432). 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 July 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$311Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$408Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$467Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$481Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$501Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$571Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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