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Cheap flights from San José to Santiago from £157

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SCL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 February 2026.

Tue 21/411:01
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 25m
Copa Airlines
Thu 30/404:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£263
Sun 12/410:04
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop14h 56m
Copa Airlines
Fri 17/411:25
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 25/2£275
Thu 30/408:13
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 10m
Copa Airlines
Thu 14/500:01
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 11m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£287
Mon 25/516:00
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Sun 31/506:40
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 25/2£293
Thu 30/408:13
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 10m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/511:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£299
Sun 19/408:30
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop12h 56m
Copa Airlines
Mon 27/404:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 03m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 26/2£303
Thu 10/1216:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop8h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 15/1204:10
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop14h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/2£307
Mon 7/1216:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop7h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 18/1205:40
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 26/2£309
Fri 1/514:50
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 10m
Copa Airlines
Fri 8/511:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop12h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£311
Wed 11/304:09
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop13h 11m
Copa Airlines
Tue 24/312:28
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 27m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 27/2£318
Sun 3/517:57
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 13m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/504:09
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 24/2£322

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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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£263

One-way from

£157

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Average price

£383
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 7/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 54m total
  • San José to Santiago
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LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Price

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

10:04-03:00

1 stop14h 56m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/4

04:17-13:52

1 stop11h 35m

£263

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/4

08:13-19:23

1 stop9h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

04:09-13:53

1 stop11h 44m

£287

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

08:46-19:23

1 stop8h 37m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 30/5

04:09-13:53

1 stop11h 44m

£287

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

18:19-05:10

1 stop8h 51m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 29/4

11:25-18:25

1 stop9h 00m

£299

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

10:08-00:34

1 stop11h 26m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 29/3

05:19-13:52

1 stop11h 33m

£311

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

17:51-06:00

1 stop9h 09m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 24/3

05:21-21:46

1 stop19h 25m

£311

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 31/7

10:03-03:00

1 stop14h 57m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 15/8

04:14-13:51

1 stop11h 37m

£311

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/7

10:03-03:00

1 stop14h 57m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 31/7

02:56-13:51

1 stop12h 55m

£311

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

11:02-02:20

1 stop13h 18m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 19/5

11:17-19:01

1 stop9h 44m

£311

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

10:08-23:49

1 stop10h 41m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 26/3

01:17-07:05

1 stop8h 48m

£311

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Santiago, you should look to book at least 43 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 San José to Santiago?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Santiago (average of £149). Flying from San José to Santiago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £231). 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.

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?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from San José to Santiago in about 10h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3123 mi.

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

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    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 £149). Flying from San José to Santiago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £231). 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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