Cheap flights from California to Chile from $290

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Chile. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $641. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Chile from California during June instead. Flights to Chile in June, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $761.

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Chile. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $866. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,053.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Chile is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Chile in the afternoon for as low as $893. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,066 on average. Flights to Chile from California at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez for the best California - Chile flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chile from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chile for around $832 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chile from California for as low as $765 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Chile flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Chile

LATAM Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chile from California according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chile. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chile on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, 2 flights take off from California and land in Chile each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, 16 flights take off from California and land in Chile each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.