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Cheap flights from San José to Santiago from £160

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SCL
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£304

One-way from

£160

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£386
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 30/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 09m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Wed 12/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Wed 19/807:45
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/1£284
Thu 20/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Sat 29/807:45
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£290
Wed 12/816:45
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop18h 40m
Avianca
Thu 20/823:55
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop17h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 14/1£293
Wed 12/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
2 stops16h 45m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 13/816:58
SCL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 42m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£300
Wed 12/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Tue 18/821:10
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£302
Thu 30/405:46
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop15h 40m
Copa Airlines
Sat 9/502:22
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/1£304
Tue 11/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop10h 50m
LATAM Airlines
Fri 14/807:45
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£307
Mon 26/117:56
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 04m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/305:21
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 14/1£308
Tue 11/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Mon 17/807:45
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 55m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£314
Sun 9/816:55
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop8h 30m
LATAM Airlines
Thu 13/816:58
SCL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 42m
LATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1£315

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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 16 January 2026.
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SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 14/4

08:13-19:23

1 stop9h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 21/4

04:49-13:52

1 stop11h 03m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/4

10:04-22:43

1 stop10h 39m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 9/5

02:22-13:53

1 stop13h 31m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

05:47-19:23

1 stop11h 36m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 9/5

02:22-13:53

1 stop13h 31m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

11:01-23:26

1 stop10h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 26/4

02:30-09:59

1 stop9h 29m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

08:11-00:34

1 stop13h 23m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 23/3

03:32-19:01

1 stop18h 29m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

08:11-03:17

1 stop16h 06m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 24/3

12:28-18:55

1 stop9h 27m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

05:47-19:23

1 stop11h 36m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

04:09-13:53

1 stop11h 44m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

08:14-19:23

1 stop9h 09m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

02:22-10:00

1 stop9h 38m

£304

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/3

10:08-03:17

1 stop14h 09m

£160

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/3

10:08-03:58

1 stop14h 50m

£160

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Santiago. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José to Santiago, you should look to book at least 71 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 £150). Flying from San José to Santiago in October is currently the most expensive (average of £224). 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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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 9h 10m. 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Santiago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday 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 £150). Flying from San José to Santiago in October is currently the most expensive (average of £224). 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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