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$184+ Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to San José (SJO)

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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SJO
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or November, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santiago to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 30, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mié. 11/195:12 amSCL - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
jue. 11/2710:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop14h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/30$365
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/34:25 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 50mAvianca
mié. 11/54:15 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Deal found 10/30$377
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mar. 11/183:23 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 36mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/310:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/30$380
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/33:23 amSCL - SJO
1 stop16h 17mCopa Airlines
lun. 11/104:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop16h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/115:15 amSCL - SJO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/189:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$407
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/95:44 amSCL - SJO
1 stop11h 09mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/1610:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/29$409
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
sáb. 11/151:29 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 36mCopa Airlines
sáb. 11/228:47 amSJO - SCL
1 stop12h 19mCopa Airlines
Deal found 10/28$410
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/115:15 amSCL - SJO
1 stop13h 20mLATAM Airlines
dom. 12/215:00 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop19h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/30$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/126:06 pmSCL - SJO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/189:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/1410:25 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/189:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$420

Cheap flight deals from Santiago to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to San José (SJO). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$362
(Priceline)

One-way from

$184
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$391
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santiago to San José 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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to San José that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 3/6

5:21 am-7:01 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 3/13

10:08 am-3:58 am

1 stop14h 50m

$365

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 11/15

1:12 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/19

10:08 am-12:06 am

1 stop10h 58m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 11/18

3:23 am-9:59 am

1 stop9h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/2

4:08 am-8:21 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 11/14

1:29 am-9:05 am

1 stop10h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/25

11:00 am-3:43 am

1 stop13h 43m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 4/23

12:16 am-10:00 am

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 5/31

10:08 am-11:32 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 12/8

3:23 am-9:59 am

1 stop9h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/16

10:08 am-3:27 am

1 stop14h 19m

$409

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 12/9

1:08 am-1:53 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/17

10:08 am-12:24 am

1 stop11h 16m

$409

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 4/7

12:16 am-8:21 am

1 stop10h 05m

$201

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 11/13

1:29 am-9:59 am

1 stop11h 30m

$201

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 11/18

1:29 am-7:33 am

1 stop9h 04m

$201

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Deals found on 10/28

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Compare providers for flights from Santiago to San José

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 José in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santiago-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José 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 José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Santiago to San José. 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 José?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José (average of $194). Flying from Santiago to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santiago to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santiago to San José is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated octubre 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca from Santiago to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,873 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,561 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santiago to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santiago to San José in 16h 40m. Fly via Copa Airlines to get the fastest option. Santiago and San José are separated by a distance of 3123 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santiago to San José round-trip from $329. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from $338, and LATAM Airlines, from $364. You may be able to fly from Santiago to San José for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José (average of $194). Flying from Santiago to San José in November is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 3 airlines flying from Santiago to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santiago to San José. 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$329Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$338Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$364Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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