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$164+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCL — SJO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(Avianca)

One-way from

$164

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$392
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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 9/243:30 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop11h 00mAvianca
sáb. 9/271:40 amSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/10$357
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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. 9/101:24 amSCL - SJO
1 stop15h 30mCopa Airlines
mar. 9/1610:05 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$375
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
mié. 10/18:40 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 55mLATAM Airlines
mié. 12/315:00 pmSJO - SCL
2 stops15h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/10$388
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/231:24 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 06mCopa Airlines
mié. 11/55:49 amSJO - SCL
1 stop15h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$389
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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. 9/301:13 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
mié. 12/3110:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop11h 16mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$395
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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. 12/81:08 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 11mCopa Airlines
mar. 12/1610:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop14h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$404
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
vie. 12/51:08 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 02mCopa Airlines
dom. 12/1410:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop14h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$410
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sáb. 11/151:35 amSCL - SJO
1 stop16h 45mAvianca
sáb. 11/229:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop16h 45mAvianca
Deal found 9/9$413
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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. 10/141:13 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
mié. 10/2210:58 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 06mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$424
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
dom. 11/1610:15 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop20h 20mLATAM Airlines
sáb. 11/225:00 pmSJO - SCL
3 stops18h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/10$432
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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. 10/181:13 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 06mCopa Airlines
mié. 10/298:11 amSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/11$439

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

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Santiago

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 9/22

1:24 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 9/30

8:49 am-12:04 am

1 stop12h 15m

$375

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 9/26

1:13 am-8:19 am

1 stop10h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 10/5

5:57 am-12:04 am

1 stop15h 07m

$375

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 9/23

3:26 am-1:54 pm

1 stop13h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 9/28

8:49 am-12:04 am

1 stop12h 15m

$389

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 10/23

1:24 am-1:54 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 11/5

8:47 am-12:06 am

1 stop12h 19m

$389

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 11/16

4:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/22

4:15 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 15m

$392

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 2/27

7:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 3/17

4:15 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 15m

$392

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 9/30

1:13 am-7:30 am

1 stop9h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/31

10:08 am-12:24 am

1 stop11h 16m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

mar. 9/30

1:13 am-7:30 am

1 stop9h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 10/19

5:57 am-8:20 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$395

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 12/8

1:08 am-8:19 am

1 stop10h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 12/16

10:08 am-3:43 am

1 stop14h 35m

$404

SantiagoSan José

SCL - SJO

SCLSJO

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 11/1

3:23 am-1:53 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 11/8

4:08 am-8:21 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$410

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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, 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 August 29, 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 septiembre 11, 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 septiembre 11, 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
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,436 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $375, Copa Airlines can have you in San José, San José Province from Santiago in 9h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3123 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $333 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Avianca and LATAM Airlines, starting at $338 and $377 round-trip. Copa Airlines is priced at 20% 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 Avianca, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines, 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$333Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$338Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$377Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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