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$297+ Cheap flights from California to Santiago (SCL)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SCL
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santiago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Santiago flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$551
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$297
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$771

Good round-trip deal

$749 or less

Good one-way deal

$393 or less
From California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
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Cheapest flights from California to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/169:03 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 21mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/234:10 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/16$551
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 8/612:05 amSFO - SCL
2 stops19h 25mAvianca
Thu 8/286:10 amSCL - SFO
2 stops19h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/15$598
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:40 pmTIJ - SCL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/224:35 amSCL - TIJ
2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$600
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 10/294:15 pmSFO - SCL
1 stop18h 10mLATAM Airlines
Thu 11/1311:55 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop15h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/18$641
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 8/61:28 amSFO - SCL
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/286:10 amSCL - SFO
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$642
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 10/212:15 pmLAX - SCL
2 stops23h 40mLATAM Airlines
Wed 10/2212:14 amSCL - LAX
2 stops26h 17mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 6/16$659
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Sun 8/2411:17 amLAS - SCL
3 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/3111:00 amSCL - LAS
1 stop38h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$663
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/91:30 amSFO - SCL
1 stop14h 54mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/224:11 amSCL - SFO
1 stop22h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/16$672
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Thu 10/92:50 pmLAX - SCL
3 stops19h 35mAvianca
Mon 10/203:30 pmSCL - LAX
3 stops26h 00mAvianca
Deal found 6/17$672
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/139:35 amSFO - SCL
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Mon 8/257:20 amSCL - SFO
2 stops17h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/16$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/912:43 amSFO - SCL
1 stop27h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1710:45 pmSCL - SFO
1 stop24h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$695
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:57 pmLAX - SCL
3 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/259:15 pmSCL - LAX
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$699

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Santiago 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Santiago that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Santiago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Wed 7/16

9:03 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop19h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 7/23

4:10 am-5:44 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$551

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

12:05 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/28

6:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$598

TijuanaSantiago

TIJ - SCL

TIJSCL

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 9/8

8:40 pm-3:35 am

2 stops26h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/22

4:35 am-4:07 am

2 stops27h 32m

$600

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

4:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/13

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop15h 05m

$641

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

1:28 am-7:24 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/28

6:10 am-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$642

Los AngelesSantiago

LAX - SCL

LAXSCL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

2:15 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/22

12:14 am-10:31 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$659

Las VegasSantiago

LAS - SCL

LASSCL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/24

11:17 am-9:25 am

3 stops43h 08m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 8/31

11:00 am-10:27 pm

1 stop38h 27m

$663

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

1:30 am-7:24 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/22

4:11 am-11:39 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$672

Los AngelesSantiago

LAX - SCL

LAXSCL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

2:50 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops19h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 10/20

3:30 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops26h 00m

$672

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

9:35 am-6:45 am

1 stop18h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/25

7:20 am-10:09 pm

2 stops17h 49m

$684

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Best time to book a flight from California to Santiago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Santiago

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from California to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 CA to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Santiago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

When flying from California to Santiago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Santiago

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Santiago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SCL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Santiago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santiago ranges from 0.0 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Santiago when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Santiago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santiago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. 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 Santiago. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways from California to Santiago to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
860 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,455 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,714 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santiago from California?

    Located just 8.4 mi from the city center, Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Santiago from California.

  • How popular is this California to Santiago flight route?

    The California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flight path was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $320 on Copa Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avianca from $320 and LATAM Airlines from $353 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Santiago?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez or San Diego - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, Los Angeles - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is the most popular route from California to Santiago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Santiago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Santiago are Delta (94%), Japan Airlines (84%) and LATAM Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Santiago?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,552 for a flight from California to Santiago. The cheapest flight overall is $269 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez) is currently priced at $693.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Santiago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Santiago 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 California to Santiago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from California to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Santiago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Santiago. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$428Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$453Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$605Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$607Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$613Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
AeromexicoCheapest$758Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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