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

Aeromexico is the most popular carrier operating from San Francisco to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $696.

What airlines fly to Santiago?

LATAM Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santiago from San Francisco according to our data. LATAM Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Santiago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Los Angeles (LAX) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Miami (MIA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 51m.

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

Flights connecting via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 38m.

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

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

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

As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:59 pm - 5:45 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

25h 46m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando Bogotá El Dorado

7:30 am - 11:17 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

32h 47m3 stops Bogotá El Dorado Orlando Denver Intl

$837Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

6:02 am - 10:35 pmSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

35h 33m3 stops Denver Intl Miami Lima J Chavez Intl

6:00 am - 11:01 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

34h 01m3 stops Punta Cana Miami Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$837Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

8:55 am - 5:35 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

15h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

9:55 pm - 11:04 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

17h 09m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles

$856LATAM Airlines

Thu, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 21

8:55 am - 5:35 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

15h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

9:55 pm - 11:04 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

18h 09m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles

$856LATAM Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 1

11:00 pm - 1:05 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 05m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

7:30 am - 9:40 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

19h 10m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$874Avianca

Tue, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 21

12:00 am - 1:05 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 05m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

7:30 am - 10:55 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

20h 25m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$874Avianca

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

7:36 pm - 12:23 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

23h 47m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

3:24 am - 5:25 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

19h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$878Copa Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Jan 29

7:36 pm - 3:46 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:32 am - 5:25 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

20h 53m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$878Copa Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 29

11:45 pm - 8:50 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

28h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:45 pm - 9:35 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

15h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$879United Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 10

7:15 am - 8:50 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

10:45 pm - 10:50 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$886United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Feb 3

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2:15 pm - 12:20 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

30h 05m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:20 pm - 12:50 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

24h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$946Avianca

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 10:45 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

20h 05m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Los Angeles

$992LATAM Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16

8:00 am - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 pm - 3:04 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

19h 09m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$992Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:55 pm - 6:26 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

22h 31m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$992Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

8:00 am - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:30 pm - 12:34 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

26h 04m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$992LATAM Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

11:39 am - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 31m1 stop Miami

11:45 pm - 6:35 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

23h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,039American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Jan 20

10:31 am - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

11:45 pm - 10:21 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

15h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,043American Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Jan 20

4:59 pm - 2:45 pmSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Lima J Chavez Intl

9:30 am - 11:05 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

29h 35m3 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Miami Denver Intl

$1,172Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

4:59 pm - 2:45 pmSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

17h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Lima J Chavez Intl

9:30 am - 11:05 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

29h 35m3 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Miami Denver Intl

$1,178Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

2:15 pm - 5:45 amSFO San Francisco-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

35h 30m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:15 pm - 12:55 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$1,235Avianca

Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 29

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LATAM Airlines flights from San Francisco to Santiago

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LATAM Airlines

Mar 11

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

17h 20m

2 stops

SCL5:20 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mar 21

SCL8:25 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 39m

2 stops

SFO11:04 amSan Francisco

$856

LATAM Airlines

Mar 12

SFO8:55 amSan Francisco

15h 40m

1 stop

SCL5:35 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Apr 12

SCL6:40 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 31m

2 stops

SFO11:11 pmSan Francisco

$859

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Mar 12

SFO8:55 amSan Francisco

15h 40m

1 stop

SCL5:35 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Apr 12

SCL11:25 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 39m

1 stop

SFO11:04 amSan Francisco

$863

Avianca flights from San Francisco to Santiago

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Avianca

Oct 25

SFO12:00 amSan Francisco

21h 05m

2 stops

SCL1:05 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Nov 4

SCL7:30 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 10m

2 stops

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

$874

Avianca

Oct 28

SFO2:15 pmSan Francisco

20h 55m

2 stops

SCL3:10 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Nov 4

SCL7:30 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 10m

2 stops

SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco

$892

Avianca

Oct 25

SFO12:00 amSan Francisco

21h 05m

2 stops

SCL1:05 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Nov 4

SCL7:30 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 10m

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$894

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Mon 10/19

11:59 pm-5:45 am

3 stops25h 46m

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7:30 am-11:17 am

3 stops32h 47m

$837

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6:02 am-10:35 pm

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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8:55 am-5:35 am

1 stop15h 40m

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Sun 3/21

9:55 pm-11:04 am

2 stops17h 09m

$856

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Thu 1/21

8:55 am-5:35 am

1 stop15h 40m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 2/1

9:55 pm-11:04 am

2 stops18h 09m

$856

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

11:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 2/21

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$874

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

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Sat 10/31

12:00 am-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 11/7

7:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$874

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

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Mon 1/4

7:36 pm-12:23 am

1 stop23h 47m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/29

3:24 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$878

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Tue 1/5

7:36 pm-3:46 am

1 stop27h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 1/29

1:32 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$878

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SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

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Sun 1/10

11:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 2/10

10:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 50m

$879

San FranciscoSantiago

SFO San Francisco - SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

SFOSCL

San Francisco

Sun 1/17

7:15 am-8:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 2/3

10:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$886

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $534 to $1,058.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $837.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santiago?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santiago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $671. If you don’t want to visit Santiago in January, then you should wait until July to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $772.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santiago from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santiago for around $881 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santiago from San Francisco for as low as $698 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Santiago flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Santiago flight.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Francisco to Santiago flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Santiago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Santiago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$366
Fastest flight time	14h 57m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Santiago from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $366. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Santiago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $837.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Santiago takes 14h 57m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Santiago

How far is San Francisco to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez will travel around 5934.4 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 14h 57m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Santiago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Francisco to Santiago is LATAM Airlines (31% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (17%), American Airlines (17%), and Delta (15%).

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Santiago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Avianca	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,560 reviews	Search Avianca flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,716 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,545 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,132 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,282 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,629 reviews	Search Delta flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $594	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,976 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Aeromexico	PriceFrom $919	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,448 reviews	Search Aeromexico flights

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Flights from San Francisco to Santiago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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