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$308+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chile

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 December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/286:15 amSAN - SCL
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:30 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop15h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$759
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:55 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1910:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops23h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$835
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Sun 12/2810:30 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop28h 10mDelta
Mon 1/1911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/22$884
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:15 pmSAN - SCL
3 stops24h 35mLATAM Airlines
Wed 12/3111:55 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop20h 38mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/21$911
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 10mLATAM Airlines
Mon 1/199:30 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop17h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,036
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:12 amSAN - SCL
2 stops16h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1910:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops23h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,106
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:55 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2910:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - SCL
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1910:30 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop25h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,126

Find flight deals from San Diego to Chile

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Round-trip from

$669
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$308
(United Airlines)

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November

Average price

$1,243
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chile that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Chile

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 1/12

10:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop16h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 2/2

10:30 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 1/13

11:10 am-8:50 am

2 stops16h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 2/2

10:45 pm-10:27 am

2 stops16h 42m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-5:35 am

2 stops18h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 1/29

11:25 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 1/19

11:08 am-8:50 am

2 stops16h 42m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 2/4

10:45 pm-10:27 am

2 stops16h 42m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:52 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 58m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 2/2

10:45 pm-10:27 am

2 stops16h 42m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 2/5

10:26 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 24m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 2/12

10:45 pm-10:07 am

2 stops40h 22m

$671

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 3/3

11:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops16h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/17

9:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$705

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 5/14

10:00 am-9:15 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$709

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 2/5

9:21 am-8:15 am

1 stop17h 54m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/17

10:00 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$741

San DiegoPunta Arenas

SAN - PUQ

SANPUQ

San Diego

Mon 1/26

7:50 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez

Mon 2/2

5:26 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,030

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chile

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chile from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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 $484). Flying from San Diego to Chile in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 December 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from San Diego to Chile by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 December 23, 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
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
1,557 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
1,894 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
9,106 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 $669, American Airlines can have you in Chile from San Diego in 16h 25m. 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 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 $484). Flying from San Diego to Chile in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$453Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$507Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$563Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$574Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$642Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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