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Cheap flights from San José to Santiago from £171

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SCL
11 Apr — 18 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 12 March 2026.

Thu 2/414:20
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop12h 50m
Copa Airlines
Tue 7/400:46
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 19m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/3£264
Thu 9/410:04
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop11h 22m
Copa Airlines
Sat 25/402:30
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/3£276
Mon 6/411:01
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop16h 09m
Copa Airlines
Fri 17/402:30
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 29m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/3£288
Thu 30/405:46
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop11h 37m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/504:09
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/3£290
Thu 30/408:13
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 10m
Copa Airlines
Thu 14/511:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/3£296
Thu 30/408:13
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 10m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/500:38
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/3£302
Sun 26/417:56
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop9h 14m
Copa Airlines
Sun 10/504:09
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 10/3£308
Sun 26/414:49
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop12h 21m
Copa Airlines
Sat 2/500:01
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 11m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 8/3£314
Sun 3/504:10
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop16h 33m
Copa Airlines
Thu 7/511:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop12h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/3£315
Fri 1/510:05
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop11h 21m
Copa Airlines
Thu 14/511:17
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop9h 44m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 9/3£321
Mon 25/509:25
SJO
-
SCL
1 stop17h 20m
Avianca
Sun 31/506:40
SCL
-
SJO
1 stop10h 45m
Avianca
Deal found 9/3£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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£264

One-way from

£171

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Average price

£305
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 2/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 23m 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 12 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 21/4

05:46-22:43

1 stop14h 57m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/4

04:17-13:20

1 stop11h 03m

£264

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

10:04-22:43

1 stop10h 39m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 27/4

04:17-13:20

1 stop11h 03m

£264
Fastest return journey

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 9/4

05:46-19:23

1 stop11h 37m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 30/4

11:25-19:00

1 stop9h 35m

£276

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/4

14:49-05:10

1 stop12h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/5

04:09-13:53

1 stop11h 44m

£296

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/5

08:47-19:23

1 stop8h 36m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/5

00:01-13:53

1 stop15h 52m

£315

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/5

04:10-22:43

1 stop16h 33m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 7/5

11:17-21:47

1 stop12h 30m

£315

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

14:49-05:10

1 stop12h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 2/5

00:38-08:21

1 stop9h 43m

£320

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

10:03-23:22

1 stop11h 19m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 10/9

03:56-13:51

1 stop12h 55m

£328

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/8

08:45-03:00

1 stop16h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 27/8

00:06-08:19

1 stop10h 13m

£328
Cheapest one-way

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/7

10:03-03:00

1 stop14h 57m

£171

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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 return flight from San José to Santiago. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

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 £150). Flying from San José to Santiago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £239). 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 9h 31m. 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £239). 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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