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$185+ 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SJO
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 27, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/303:20 pm
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 35m
Avianca
Mon 5/49:25 am
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 3/25$374
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 3/3110:10 pm
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/144:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop8h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/24$394
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/237:50 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 5/264:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop8h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/26$395
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:22 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 42m
Copa Airlines
Thu 5/710:05 am
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$396
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 6/16:40 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Wed 7/85:45 am
SJO
-
SCL
2 stops15h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 3/24$400
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/145:40 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop12h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 4/244:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
2 stops17h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/24$402
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/264:25 pm
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 50m
Avianca
Mon 4/131:50 am
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 25m
Avianca
Deal found 3/26$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/254:49 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop16h 11m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/25:50 am
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop14h 53m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/26$411
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 3/264:35 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 4/144:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop18h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/23$412
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/245:40 am
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop12h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 6/44:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/22$413
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:45 pm
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop22h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 5/264:55 pm
SJO
-
SCL
2 stops15h 54m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/26$415

Find 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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(Avianca)

One-way from

$185
(Avianca)

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$392
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santiago to San José that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/1

4:09 am-2:04 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

8:47 am-3:00 am

1 stop16h 13m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 4/26

4:17 am-1:52 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

11:01 am-11:26 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 4/29

11:25 am-9:46 pm

1 stop12h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/4

8:47 am-11:26 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 5/1

11:17 am-9:47 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/7

10:05 am-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 6/30

2:56 am-1:53 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/15

2:48 pm-3:00 am

1 stop10h 12m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 6/13

4:09 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/21

2:50 pm-3:00 am

1 stop10h 10m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 7/20

2:27 am-11:06 am

1 stop10h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/28

8:45 am-10:43 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$396

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 4/12

12:46 am-8:20 am

1 stop9h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

10:04 am-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$411
Quickest round-trip

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 4/11

12:46 am-8:20 am

1 stop9h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/18

8:13 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$411

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 5/18

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/25

4:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from Santiago to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Santiago with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 68 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José (average of $199). Flying from Santiago to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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.

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

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 March 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,LATAM Airlines, andAvianca 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
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,902 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,506 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,579 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

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 11h 55m. 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 $324. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from $336, and LATAM Airlines, from $376. You may be able to fly from Santiago to San José for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $168 on Avianca. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $178 and Copa Airlines from $192 one-way.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to San José (average of $199). Flying from Santiago to San José in October is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$324Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$336Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$376Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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