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$268+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chile

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chile

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Chile flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$514
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$843
From San Diego to Chile
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chile
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chile. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/31:47 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop14h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1410:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop17h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/31:47 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop14h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/910:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/35:12 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$526
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/319:07 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 14mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/63:23 amSCL - SAN
1 stop18h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/1212:30 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/199:55 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$544
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/35:12 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$556
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Mon 11/35:12 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 51mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$557
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/19:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 08mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/154:47 amSCL - SAN
1 stop17h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/14$562
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/209:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop22h 28mCopa Airlines
Thu 10/301:13 amSCL - SAN
1 stop20h 44mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/16$563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/236:20 amSAN - SCL
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Tue 10/2811:25 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops19h 57mDelta
Deal found 9/16$566
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/1411:00 amSAN - SCL
1 stop16h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/2110:55 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops17h 40mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/14$567
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:14 pmSAN - PUQ
2 stops39h 25mLATAM Airlines
Thu 12/182:09 amPUQ - SAN
2 stops37h 09mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,050

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chile 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chile that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Chile

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

8:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 11/11

10:45 pm-11:01 am

1 stop17h 16m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/12

12:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/19

9:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 11/4

12:07 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 43m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/15

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 11/8

8:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/12

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 11/8

1:47 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 03m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/10

10:45 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 11/9

8:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/12

10:45 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 11/3

1:47 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 03m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 11/14

10:45 pm-11:01 am

1 stop17h 16m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

12:07 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 43m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/15

10:45 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 11/8

10:20 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 11/14

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 11/9

8:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 11/14

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chile

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chile (average of $752). Flying from San Diego to Chile 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 CL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Chile. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Chile, 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 Chile

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chile. 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 Chile. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Chile have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,847 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 Chile. 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 San Diego to Chile?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Chile. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Chile?

    For as low as $514, United Airlines can have you in Chile from San Diego in 19h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5471 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $268. Delta flights start at $268 while deals on Air Canada start at $438 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Chile?

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Chile are San Diego - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, San Diego - Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez and San Diego - Easter Island Mataveri Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chile (average of $752). Flying from San Diego to Chile 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 Chile

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Chile. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$453Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$556Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$599Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$792Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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