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$408+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to San Diego (SAN)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SAN
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Diego are usually found in November or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$503
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$408
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,239
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 28, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3112:23 amSCL - SAN
1 stop20h 21mCopa Airlines
Sun 8/108:58 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop23h 10mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/28$503
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:20 amSCL - SAN
2 stops18h 34mLATAM Airlines
Wed 10/86:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/28$776
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 12/1011:15 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop28h 43mDelta
Tue 1/68:00 amSAN - SCL
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$795
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/137:15 amSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$820
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/164:11 amSCL - SAN
2 stops31h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/58:44 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$973

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to San Diego that are best for you.

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Price

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/31

12:23 am-5:44 pm

1 stop20h 21m

San Diego

Sun 8/10

8:58 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$503

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/24

8:20 am-10:54 pm

2 stops18h 34m

San Diego

Wed 10/8

6:15 am-5:45 am

2 stops19h 30m

$776

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 7/9

9:50 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops24h 28m

San Diego

Wed 7/30

10:40 am-7:05 am

2 stops17h 25m

$866

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 6/21

11:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

San Diego

Thu 7/17

10:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$913

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 6/16

4:11 am-9:02 am

2 stops31h 51m

San Diego

Sat 7/5

8:44 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$973

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/16

4:11 am-6:38 pm

2 stops41h 27m

$408

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/15

2:24 am-10:19 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$557

SantiagoSan Diego

SCL - SAN

SCLSAN

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/15

12:30 am-10:20 pm

3 stops24h 50m

$676

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Deals found on 4/27

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Santiago-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santiago-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Santiago to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santiago to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santiago to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 Santiago to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santiago to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santiago to San Diego is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $503 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $776 and $866 round-trip. Copa Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Santiago to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from Santiago to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santiago to San Diego. 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 April 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$702Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$833Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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