What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

How many flights depart from California to Santiago on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from California to Santiago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Santiago?

LATAM Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santiago from California according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Santiago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Santiago?

On average, it takes 9h 40m to fly from California to Santiago if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in California) and into Santiago (the most popular airport in Santiago). If you’re flying out of Ontario and into Santiago, then the flight time is around 14h 40m.

How many flights depart from California to Santiago on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from California to Santiago as of May 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:02 am - 7:23 pm

LAX

SCL

14h 21m

1 stop

12:01 am - 12:46 pm

SCL

LAX

15h 45m

1 stop

$687Copa Airlines

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

2:19 am - 11:26 pm

LAX

SCL

18h 07m

1 stop

2:27 am - 11:15 pm

SCL

LAX

23h 48m

1 stop

$688Copa Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 28

12:25 pm - 7:05 am

LAX

SCL

15h 40m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 6:43 pm

SCL

LAX

24h 43m

1 stop

$700American Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 7

7:00 am - 5:25 am

SFO

SCL

19h 25m

2 stops

7:45 am - 11:12 pm

SCL

SFO

19h 27m

2 stops

$703LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

8:10 am - 7:05 am

LAX

SCL

19h 55m

1 stop

9:00 pm - 3:38 pm

SCL

LAX

21h 38m

2 stops

$705American Airlines

Wed, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 7

10:54 am - 5:35 am

SAN

SCL

15h 41m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 3:09 pm

SCL

SAN

18h 44m

1 stop

$708LATAM Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

4:30 pm - 5:35 am

SFO

SCL

34h 05m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 9:26 pm

SCL

SFO

25h 01m

1 stop

$745Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22

10:54 am - 5:35 am

SAN

SCL

15h 41m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 7:18 pm

SCL

SAN

22h 53m

1 stop

$765Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

6:15 am - 6:55 am

SAN

SCL

21h 40m

2 stops

11:25 pm - 3:09 pm

SCL

SAN

18h 44m

1 stop

$770Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

6:02 pm - 5:35 am

LAS

SCL

32h 33m

1 stop

5:00 am - 10:45 pm

SCL

LAS

20h 45m

2 stops

$864Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

Avianca flights from California to Santiago

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Avianca

May 17

LAX1:00 amLos Angeles

24h 45m

2 stops

SCL4:45 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

May 20

SCL3:20 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

33h 50m

2 stops

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

$911

Avianca

May 16

LAX1:00 amLos Angeles

19h 20m

2 stops

SCL11:20 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Jun 8

SCL6:40 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 00m

2 stops

LAX10:40 pmLos Angeles

$918

Avianca

May 16

LAX1:00 amLos Angeles

19h 20m

2 stops

SCL11:20 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Jun 1

SCL3:20 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

24h 40m

2 stops

LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles

$930

LATAM Airlines flights from California to Santiago

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LATAM Airlines

Sep 1

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

19h 25m

2 stops

SCL5:25 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sep 30

SCL7:45 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 27m

2 stops

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

$703

LATAM Airlines

Aug 14

SAN10:54 amSan Diego

15h 41m

1 stop

SCL5:35 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 21

SCL11:25 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 44m

1 stop

SAN3:09 pmSan Diego

$708

LATAM Airlines

Aug 14

SAN10:54 amSan Diego

15h 41m

1 stop

SCL5:35 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 21

SCL11:25 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 53m

1 stop

SAN7:18 pmSan Diego

$718

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Los Angeles

Mon 6/1

2:02 am-7:23 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 6/8

12:01 am-12:46 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$687

Los AngelesSantiago

LAX - SCL

LAXSCL

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

2:19 am-11:26 pm

1 stop18h 07m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/28

2:27 am-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$688

Los AngelesSantiago

LAX - SCL

LAXSCL

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

12:25 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 6/7

9:00 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$700

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-5:25 am

2 stops19h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 9/30

7:45 am-11:12 pm

2 stops19h 27m

$703

Los AngelesSantiago

LAX - SCL

LAXSCL

Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

8:10 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 6/7

9:00 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$705

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Fri 8/14

10:54 am-5:35 am

1 stop15h 41m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/21

11:25 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$708

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO - SCL

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

4:30 pm-5:35 am

1 stop34h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 8/22

11:25 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$745

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Fri 8/14

10:54 am-5:35 am

1 stop15h 41m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/21

11:25 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$765

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Fri 8/14

6:15 am-6:55 am

2 stops21h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 8/21

11:25 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$770

Las VegasSantiago

LAS - SCL

LASSCL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

6:02 pm-5:35 am

1 stop32h 33m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/24

5:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$864

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santiago?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Santiago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $265. If you don’t want to visit Santiago in May, then you should wait until April to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $303.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santiago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Santiago is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $879. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Santiago on Saturday is $1,016.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Santiago?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Santiago when you can find flight prices for as low as $897. Flying to Santiago in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Santiago, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,059 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Santiago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santiago from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santiago for around $859 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santiago from California for as low as $802 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Santiago flights?

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Santiago flight.

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Best Price Found	$434
Fastest flight time	9h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Santiago	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Santiago from California in the past 72 hours is $434. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Santiago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $861.

The fastest flight from California to Santiago takes 9h 40m

Direct flights go from California to Santiago every day.

There is 1 airport in Santiago. From California there are direct flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Santiago

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Santiago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Santiago is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, representing 69.28% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 24.94%, Boeing 767-300 at 2.54%, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at 0.69%.

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Avianca	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,522 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,583 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,695 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,670 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,917 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,457 reviews	Search Delta flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $758	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,516 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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