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 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 connection time from San Diego to Santiago?

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

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

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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.

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.

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 4 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as of June 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.

$395 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Santiago in 2026

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 $856 to $739. The lowest price recently found on this route was $771.

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6:15 am - 5:35 am

SAN

SCL

19h 20m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SCL

SAN

20h 45m

2 stops

$771LATAM Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

8:00 am - 6:50 am

SAN

SCL

18h 50m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 10:30 am

SCL

SAN

20h 45m

2 stops

$776LATAM Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

6:15 am - 5:25 am

SAN

SCL

18h 10m

2 stops

4:10 am - 10:55 pm

SCL

SAN

23h 45m

2 stops

$777LATAM Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 30

10:00 pm - 3:56 am

SAN

SCL

25h 56m

1 stop

3:15 am - 6:30 pm

SCL

SAN

19h 15m

1 stop

$793Copa Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 6

12:25 pm - 7:50 am

SAN

SCL

15h 25m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 11:25 am

SCL

SAN

17h 55m

1 stop

$797American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18

3:59 pm - 2:05 pm

SAN

SCL

18h 06m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 9:36 am

SCL

SAN

16h 56m

1 stop

$798Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21

6:15 am - 4:50 am

SAN

SCL

17h 35m

2 stops

7:45 pm - 10:30 am

SCL

SAN

19h 45m

2 stops

$800LATAM Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 14

12:25 pm - 7:50 am

SAN

SCL

15h 25m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 3:40 pm

SCL

SAN

21h 25m

2 stops

$802American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

11:15 am - 8:50 am

SAN

SCL

17h 35m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 11:25 am

SCL

SAN

17h 55m

1 stop

$810American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

6:15 am - 5:35 am

SAN

SCL

18h 20m

1 stop

4:10 am - 10:55 pm

SCL

SAN

23h 45m

2 stops

$811LATAM Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 30

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American Airlines flights from San Diego to Santiago

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American Airlines

Oct 5

SAN12:25 pmSan Diego

15h 25m

1 stop

SCL7:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Oct 18

SCL9:30 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 55m

1 stop

SAN11:25 amSan Diego

$797

American Airlines

Oct 20

SAN8:00 amSan Diego

19h 50m

2 stops

SCL7:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Oct 29

SCL10:15 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 25m

2 stops

SAN3:40 pmSan Diego

$802

American Airlines

Sep 28

SAN11:15 amSan Diego

17h 35m

2 stops

SCL8:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Oct 7

SCL9:30 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 55m

1 stop

SAN11:25 amSan Diego

$810

Delta flights from San Diego to Santiago

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Delta

Sep 13

SAN3:59 pmSan Diego

18h 06m

2 stops

SCL2:05 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sep 21

SCL8:40 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 56m

1 stop

SAN9:36 amSan Diego

$798

Delta

Nov 17

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

19h 50m

1 stop

SCL7:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Dec 1

SCL11:10 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 58m

1 stop

SAN1:08 pmSan Diego

$850

Delta

Nov 17

SAN6:20 amSan Diego

19h 30m

2 stops

SCL6:50 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Dec 1

SCL11:05 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

24h 37m

2 stops

SAN6:42 pmSan Diego

$855

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SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/25

6:15 am-5:35 am

1 stop19h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/1

6:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops20h 45m

$771

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 10/25

8:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 11/1

6:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops20h 45m

$776

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 11/17

6:15 am-5:25 am

2 stops18h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/30

4:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$777

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 9/28

10:00 pm-3:56 am

1 stop25h 56m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 10/6

3:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$793

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SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 10/5

12:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 10/18

9:30 pm-11:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

$797

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Sun 9/13

3:59 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops18h 06m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/21

8:40 pm-9:36 am

1 stop16h 56m

$798

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 12/1

6:15 am-4:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 12/14

7:45 pm-10:30 am

2 stops19h 45m

$800

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 10/20

12:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 10/29

10:15 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$802

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Mon 9/28

11:15 am-8:50 am

2 stops17h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 10/7

9:30 pm-11:25 am

1 stop17h 55m

$810

San DiegoSantiago

SAN - SCL

SANSCL

San Diego

Tue 11/17

6:15 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 11/30

4:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$811

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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 $631. 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 $917 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.

How have San Diego to Santiago flight prices changed over time?

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Fastest flight time	19h 10m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to Santiago takes 19h 10m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Santiago. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Santiago.

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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 19h 10m.
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 4 operators available for flights from San Diego Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport as of June 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 (36% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are LATAM Airlines (34%), United Airlines (16%), and Delta (13%).

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Santiago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,928 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,640 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,399 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,805 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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