Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Diego to Santiago?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 28m.

What airlines fly to Santiago?

American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santiago from San Diego according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Santiago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Diego to Santiago?

Flights connecting via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 10m.

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

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Diego to Santiago?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $550.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Diego and Santiago?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport 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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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Santiago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $895 to $804. The lowest price recently found on this route was $756.

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12:50 pm - 8:15 am

SAN

SCL

15h 25m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 3:20 pm

SCL

SAN

19h 55m

1 stop

$756LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

8:58 pm - 10:43 pm

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SCL

22h 45m

1 stop

4:14 am - 6:30 pm

SCL

SAN

17h 16m

1 stop

$760Copa Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

7:20 am - 6:25 am

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SCL

20h 05m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 11:37 am

SCL

SAN

17h 57m

1 stop

$765Delta

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

6:15 am - 6:25 am

SAN

SCL

21h 10m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 11:37 am

SCL

SAN

17h 57m

1 stop

$770Delta

Thu, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 24

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

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SCL

20h 05m

2 stops

11:25 pm - 6:55 pm

SCL

SAN

23h 30m

1 stop

$772Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

3:00 pm - 8:50 am

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SCL

12h 50m

1 stop

10:45 pm - 5:10 pm

SCL

SAN

23h 25m

2 stops

$777United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

12:37 pm - 7:05 am

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SCL

15h 28m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 10:13 pm

SCL

SAN

28h 43m

1 stop

$782American Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Sep 27

6:15 am - 4:50 am

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SCL

17h 35m

2 stops

5:40 am - 10:55 pm

SCL

SAN

22h 15m

2 stops

$784LATAM Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

7:15 am - 7:05 am

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SCL

20h 50m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 2:49 pm

SCL

SAN

21h 19m

2 stops

$786American Airlines

Sun, Jun 21 - Sun, Sep 27

11:09 am - 8:50 am

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17h 41m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 2:53 pm

SCL

SAN

21h 23m

2 stops

$800American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

LATAM Airlines flights from San Diego to Santiago

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LATAM Airlines

Sep 28

SAN12:50 pmSan Diego

15h 25m

1 stop

SCL8:15 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Oct 7

SCL11:25 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 55m

1 stop

SAN3:20 pmSan Diego

$756

LATAM Airlines

Nov 17

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

17h 35m

2 stops

SCL4:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Dec 1

SCL5:40 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 15m

2 stops

SAN10:55 pmSan Diego

$784

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

$804

Copa Airlines flights from San Diego to Santiago

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Copa Airlines

Aug 14

SAN8:58 pmSan Diego

22h 45m

1 stop

SCL10:43 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 21

SCL4:14 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 16m

1 stop

SAN6:30 pmSan Diego

$760

Copa Airlines

May 26

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

17h 45m

2 stops

SCL3:00 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Jul 6

SCL12:43 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 07m

2 stops

SAN7:50 pmSan Diego

$962

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Mon 9/28

12:50 pm-8:15 am

1 stop15h 25m

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$756

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SANSCL

San Diego

Fri 8/14

8:58 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop22h 45m

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Fri 8/21

4:14 am-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$760

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SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 6/18

7:20 am-6:25 am

1 stop20h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 6/24

8:40 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 57m

$765

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SANSCL

San Diego

Thu 6/18

6:15 am-6:25 am

2 stops21h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 6/24

8:40 pm-11:37 am

1 stop17h 57m

$770

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SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 9/28

2:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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11:25 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$772

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SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 11/9

3:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 11/12

10:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$777

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 6/21

12:37 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 28m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 9/27

9:30 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop28h 43m

$782

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SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 11/17

6:15 am-4:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 12/1

5:40 am-10:55 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$784

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SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 6/21

7:15 am-7:05 am

2 stops20h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 9/27

9:30 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$786

San DiegoSantiago

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SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 9/28

11:09 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 41m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/7

9:30 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$800

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Santiago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santiago?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Santiago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $573. If you don’t want to visit Santiago in September, then you should wait until November to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $671.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santiago from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santiago for around $886 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santiago from San Diego for as low as $453 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 16m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to Santiago takes 15h 16m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Santiago

How far is San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez by plane?
There are 5476.6 mi between San Diego and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 15h 16m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport 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 San Diego Airport 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 airline from San Diego to Santiago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to Santiago is American Airlines (34% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are LATAM Airlines (30%), United Airlines (14%), and Delta (12%).

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santiago

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $453	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,575 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,918 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,639 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,444 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,752 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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