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$260+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez are usually found in October or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Santiago (SCL). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$502
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$260
(Copa Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$843
From San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
One-way flight from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

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.
Mon 10/209:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop22h 28mCopa Airlines
Wed 10/295:11 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$502
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:15 amSAN - SCL
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/210:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$514
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:07 amSAN - SCL
1 stop20h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/211:15 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$517
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:39 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops31h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/210:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$518
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/265:50 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop34h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/210:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$522
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:39 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops55h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/319:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$532
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.
Wed 9/109:08 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 12mCopa Airlines
Wed 9/245:22 amSCL - SAN
1 stop16h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 9/10$542
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:45 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/249:55 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops24h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$569
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.
Tue 10/216:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops20h 40mLATAM Airlines
Sun 11/211:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop18h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/10$574
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.
Wed 10/226:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 45mLATAM Airlines
Tue 10/288:15 amSCL - SAN
2 stops18h 51mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 9/10$578
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:12 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/111:55 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$593
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:00 amSAN - SCL
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/289:45 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$594

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Santiago that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Santiago

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Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/26

9:07 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 58m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/1

3:23 am-6:03 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$502

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

12:07 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 43m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/12

10:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 10/27

1:47 pm-7:50 am

1 stop14h 03m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/3

10:45 pm-11:01 am

1 stop17h 16m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:15 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 10/30

9:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/3

10:45 pm-11:01 am

1 stop17h 16m

$514

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 10/27

11:20 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/29

9:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$518

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 10/27

11:20 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 10/30

9:45 pm-1:04 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$518

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sat 10/25

11:08 am-7:50 am

2 stops16h 42m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/1

10:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$518

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/26

8:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/2

10:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$518

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/26

8:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops31h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 10/30

9:45 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$518

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Santiago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Santiago. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Santiago. 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 San Diego to Santiago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Santiago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines from San Diego to Santiago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Santiago. 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 San Diego to Santiago?

    Copa Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Santiago in just under 15h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 15m. The distance from San Diego to Santiago is about 5471 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Santiago is Copa Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $453 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and LATAM Airlines, starting at $542 and $556 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Santiago for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Santiago (average of $752). Flying from San Diego 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Santiago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$453Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$542Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$556Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$599Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$792Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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