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$258+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santiago to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santiago to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$454
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$258
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$797

Good round-trip deal

$709 or less

Good one-way deal

$504 or less
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to California
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 10/73:23 amSCL - SAN
1 stop18h 34mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/209:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop22h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/12$454
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/3010:55 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop17h 05mLATAM Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amSFO - SCL
2 stops20h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/10$569
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/95:10 amSCL - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/21:28 amSFO - SCL
1 stop18h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/10$572
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:45 amSCL - SFO
2 stops26h 10mAvianca
Thu 11/131:20 pmSFO - SCL
2 stops20h 00mAvianca
Deal found 6/12$575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/811:05 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop16h 28mDelta
Fri 10/36:00 amSFO - SCL
2 stops20h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/11$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 12/1710:45 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:55 pmSFO - SCL
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$583
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 9/1611:30 pmSCL - SFO
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/410:30 pmSFO - SCL
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/299:50 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2911:59 pmSFO - SCL
1 stop27h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$639
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:30 pmSCL - LAX
3 stops26h 00mAvianca
Tue 10/72:50 pmLAX - SCL
3 stops19h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/11$672
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 9/239:55 pmSCL - LAX
1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:48 pmLAX - SCL
1 stop14h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$710
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/252:30 pmSCL - LAX
3 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3011:30 amLAX - SCL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$711
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/28:15 amSCL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 10/99:15 amLAX - SCL
1 stop16h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/11$716

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santiago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Santiago

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 10/7

3:23 am-5:57 pm

1 stop18h 34m

San Diego

Mon 10/20

9:12 pm-12:04 am

1 stop22h 52m

$454

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 9/9

5:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

1:28 am-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$572

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/26

10:45 pm-11:33 am

1 stop15h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

7:15 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 45m

$577

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/8

11:05 pm-11:33 am

1 stop16h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

$579

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/24

6:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

2:30 am-4:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$585

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 7/29

9:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

11:59 pm-7:50 am

1 stop27h 51m

$639

SantiagoSan Francisco

SCL - SFO

SCLSFO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/10

9:20 am-2:21 pm

1 stop33h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$664

SantiagoLos Angeles

SCL - LAX

SCLLAX

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/25

2:30 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops26h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

2:50 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops19h 35m

$680

SantiagoLos Angeles

SCL - LAX

SCLLAX

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 9/4

9:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop29h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

7:35 am-8:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

$710

SantiagoLos Angeles

SCL - LAX

SCLLAX

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/25

2:30 pm-9:11 pm

3 stops33h 41m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

11:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$711

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Best time to book a flight from Santiago to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to California (average of $246). Flying from Santiago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 SCL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santiago to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 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 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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines from Santiago to California 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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santiago to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Santiago, you will be flying from Arturo Merino Benitez, which is the city’s only airport. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is located 8.4 mi from the center of Santiago.

  • How popular is this Santiago to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to California.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santiago to California are Copa Airlines ($258), Avianca ($300), and LATAM Airlines ($427).

  • What are the most popular routes from Santiago to California?

    While some choose either Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - San Francisco or Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Santiago to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santiago to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santiago to California are Cathay Pacific (64%), Delta (57%) and Japan Airlines (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santiago to California?

    While on average a flight from Santiago to California is generally $1,435, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $451. When looking at the most popular route, (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $711 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to California (average of $246). Flying from Santiago to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 Santiago to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Santiago 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$347Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$452Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$513Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$525Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$533Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$540Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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