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$177+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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 November or August, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$355
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$177
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$396
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santiago to San José
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 July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/137:20 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 15mLATAM Airlines
Thu 8/215:00 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 7/29$355
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:55 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop16h 10mAvianca
Tue 8/194:45 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 30mAvianca
Deal found 7/29$361
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/204:11 amSCL - SJO
1 stop16h 36mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/2910:57 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 7/29$365
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:25 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/214:55 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$401

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Price

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 8/13

7:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/21

5:00 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 25m

$355

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 10/10

3:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/20

10:10 am-5:15 am

1 stop16h 05m

$362

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 8/20

4:11 am-6:47 pm

1 stop16h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/29

10:57 am-11:08 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$365

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 12/15

10:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

4:55 pm-5:10 am

1 stop9h 15m

$401

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/5

9:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$177

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/4

2:26 am-1:54 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$186

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/19

12:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$188

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/30

1:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$368

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

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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santiago to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Santiago to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santiago to San José, San José Province 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 18% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santiago to San José, San José Province?

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with LATAM Airlines, Copa 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,386 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,821 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santiago to San José, San José Province is LATAM Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $355 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and Copa Airlines, starting at $362 and $365 round-trip. LATAM Airlines is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santiago to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is LATAM Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $177. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Avianca, as they are both options that can get you from Santiago to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Santiago to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$333Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$338Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$377Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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