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$186+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SCL
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:00 amSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 41mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/2812:20 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop22h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/16$361
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:10 amSJO - SCL
1 stop12h 56mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/91:29 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 36mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/17$365
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:15 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 15mAvianca
Fri 12/127:25 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/15$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:12 amSCL - SJO
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 12/44:15 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:06 pmSCL - SJO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$374
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:53 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 31mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/251:12 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 07mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/16$375
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop16h 33mCopa Airlines
Tue 12/161:08 amSCL - SJO
1 stop10h 11mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/17$381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:15 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:50 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:53 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop9h 50mCopa Airlines
Sun 12/712:20 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop21h 50mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/16$385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:08 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 58mCopa Airlines
Thu 11/2712:20 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 47mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/16$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:07 pmSJO - SCL
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Wed 11/261:29 amSCL - SJO
1 stop9h 04mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/16$391
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:45 amSJO - SCL
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:25 pmSCL - SJO
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$393

Cheap flight deals from San José to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$186
(Gotogate)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$394
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Santiago that are best for you.

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San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

2:53 pm-3:27 am

1 stop9h 34m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 12/12

12:20 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop12h 36m

$365

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

6:15 am-12:24 am

1 stop15h 09m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/13

3:23 am-9:59 am

1 stop9h 36m

$365

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/10

10:08 am-12:24 am

1 stop11h 16m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 12/22

1:08 am-8:19 am

1 stop10h 11m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

10:08 am-3:43 am

1 stop14h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/20

3:23 am-1:53 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

2:53 pm-3:27 am

1 stop9h 34m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 12/16

1:08 am-7:10 am

1 stop9h 02m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/9

4:08 am-11:41 pm

1 stop16h 33m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 12/16

1:08 am-8:19 am

1 stop10h 11m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/4

8:47 am-3:27 am

1 stop15h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 12/6

1:08 am-8:19 am

1 stop10h 11m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/22

4:08 am-12:06 am

1 stop16h 58m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 11/28

1:29 am-8:19 am

1 stop9h 50m

$381

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/16

4:15 pm-5:30 am

1 stop10h 15m

$199

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/15

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$201

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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 José to Santiago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 José-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-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 José-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 José to Santiago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santiago from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Santiago. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Santiago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Santiago (average of $201). Flying from San José to Santiago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 SJO to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 November 17, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from San José to Santiago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San José to Santiago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San José to Santiago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José 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 November 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Avianca from San José to Santiago 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
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

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
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

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
1,876 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

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
6.6
Okay
2,476 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

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

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

    A quick flight from San José to Santiago can take about 9h 34m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $365. Airlines will cover a distance of 3123 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Santiago is Avianca. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $311 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines, starting at $332 and $357 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San José to Santiago for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Avianca. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $199. Users have also found prices from $201 and $203 on LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San José to Santiago?

    Most of the time, San José to Santiago flights that have layovers will stop in Panama City. Bogotá is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San José to Santiago.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Those on a layover in Panama City interested in visiting Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, or Panama Canal can do so by traveling 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Panama City Tocumen Intl for an average daily rate of $9 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Bogotá?

    Bogotá travelers tend to visit Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá more than any other notable places. Museo del Oro, Museo Botero, and Jardín botánico de Bogotá can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 8.9 mi, and 4.0 mi respectively from Bogotá El Dorado. Travelers can rent a car at Bogotá El Dorado for an average daily rate of $54 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San José to Santiago flights?

    San José to Santiago flights have a layover in Lima least often.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Santiago (average of $201). Flying from San José to Santiago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 San José to Santiago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$311Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$332Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$357Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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