Santiago

$306+ 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SCL
ene. 11 — ene. 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Santiago

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/286:15 amSAN - SCL
1 stop20h 25mDelta
lun. 1/1911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/10$743
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2610:30 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop26h 40mDelta
lun. 1/1911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/10$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/245:03 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 27mDelta
lun. 1/1911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop26h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/10$822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
vie. 12/266:55 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/1910:45 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops27h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$886
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/2610:30 pmSAN - SCL
1 stop26h 40mLATAM Airlines
lun. 1/1910:15 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops30h 33mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$895
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:30 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines
lun. 1/1910:15 pmSCL - SAN
2 stops29h 32mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2410:30 pmSAN - SCL
2 stops26h 05mLATAM Airlines
lun. 12/2911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop24h 28mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/11$949
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/256:15 amSAN - SCL
2 stops19h 20mDelta
lun. 12/2911:10 pmSCL - SAN
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/11$963

Find 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(Delta)

One-way from

$306
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,243
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights.
From San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
One-way flight from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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San Diego

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Santiago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

lun. 1/19

10:26 am-8:50 am

1 stop17h 24m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 1/23

10:45 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$669

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

sáb. 3/21

10:30 pm-7:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 3/27

4:35 am-9:47 am

2 stops33h 12m

$680

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

dom. 1/25

8:16 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 04m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

dom. 2/1

5:44 am-5:13 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$692

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

lun. 1/19

8:16 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 04m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

vie. 1/23

5:44 am-5:41 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$692

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

lun. 3/30

6:21 am-5:35 am

1 stop19h 14m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

jue. 4/30

8:40 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$707

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

sáb. 2/28

10:37 am-5:35 am

1 stop13h 58m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 3/7

11:55 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop18h 57m

$742

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

dom. 12/28

6:15 am-7:40 am

1 stop20h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 1/19

11:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop26h 27m

$743

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

sáb. 1/24

9:21 am-9:00 am

2 stops18h 39m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

sáb. 1/31

10:30 pm-8:32 am

1 stop15h 02m

$747

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

vie. 12/26

10:30 pm-6:10 am

1 stop26h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

lun. 1/19

11:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop26h 27m

$748

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

jue. 1/1

6:15 am-5:35 am

2 stops18h 20m

$313

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Santiago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Santiago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Santiago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Santiago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Santiago

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 60 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 $484). Flying from San Diego to Santiago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 diciembre 12, 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 17% 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 diciembre 12, 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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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?

    United Airlines and Copa Airlines can get you from San Diego to Santiago in just under 17h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 40m. 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 LATAM Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $507 and $563 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Santiago for 52% 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 $484). Flying from San Diego to Santiago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$453Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$507Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$563Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$574Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$642Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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