What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Panama City (PTY) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 27m.

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

Flights via Bogotá (BOG) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $368.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San José to Santiago flights?

According to our data, JetSMART have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 100% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How often are flights from San José to Santiago delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between San José and Santiago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 251 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San José to Santiago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the evening tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez?

LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, and Avianca are the most popular carriers operating from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

What airlines fly to Santiago?

Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santiago from San José according to our data. Copa Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 3 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 José and Santiago?

Panama City (PTY) was the most common stop: 58% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights connecting via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 19m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

As of February 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:50 am - 2:15 pm

SJO

SCL

10h 25m

1 stop

6:40 am - 3:25 pm

SCL

SJO

10h 45m

1 stop

$312Avianca

Wed, May 20 - Thu, May 28

4:55 pm - 2:05 pm

SJO

SCL

19h 10m

1 stop

9:10 pm - 3:40 pm

SCL

SJO

20h 30m

1 stop

$332LATAM Airlines

Mon, May 18 - Sun, May 24

10:04 am - 11:26 pm

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SCL

11h 22m

1 stop

11:25 am - 6:25 pm

SCL

SJO

9h 00m

1 stop

$334Copa Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30

1:40 am - 2:15 pm

SJO

SCL

10h 35m

1 stop

3:20 pm - 11:55 pm

SCL

SJO

10h 35m

1 stop

$349Avianca

Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 20

8:14 am - 5:10 am

SJO

SCL

18h 56m

1 stop

4:09 am - 1:53 pm

SCL

SJO

11h 44m

1 stop

$350Copa Airlines

Sun, May 17 - Sat, May 23

4:55 pm - 2:05 pm

SJO

SCL

19h 10m

1 stop

9:10 pm - 3:40 pm

SCL

SJO

20h 30m

1 stop

$356LATAM Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20

4:00 pm - 4:45 am

SJO

SCL

10h 45m

1 stop

12:30 am - 8:50 am

SCL

SJO

10h 20m

1 stop

$359Avianca

Sun, Apr 26 - Sat, May 9

4:00 pm - 4:45 am

SJO

SCL

10h 45m

1 stop

6:40 am - 3:25 pm

SCL

SJO

10h 45m

1 stop

$362Avianca

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

4:55 pm - 3:25 am

SJO

SCL

8h 30m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 3:40 pm

SCL

SJO

22h 55m

1 stop

$366LATAM Airlines

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17

1:45 am - 3:20 pm

SJO

SCL

10h 35m

1 stop

3:20 pm - 11:55 pm

SCL

SJO

10h 35m

1 stop

$369Avianca

Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 11

Copa Airlines flights from San José to Santiago

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Apr 20

SJO10:04 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 56m

1 stop

SCL3:00 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Apr 28

SCL4:49 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 11m

1 stop

SJO7:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$334

Copa Airlines

May 17

SJO8:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 56m

1 stop

SCL5:10 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

May 23

SCL4:09 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

11h 44m

1 stop

SJO1:53 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$350

Copa Airlines

Mar 19

SJO10:08 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 50m

1 stop

SCL3:58 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mar 25

SCL1:17 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

10h 48m

1 stop

SJO9:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$353

Avianca flights from San José to Santiago

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Avianca

May 20

SJO1:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 25m

1 stop

SCL2:15 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

May 28

SCL6:40 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

10h 45m

1 stop

SJO3:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$312

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May 1

SJO4:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

SCL4:45 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

May 8

SCL6:40 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

10h 45m

1 stop

SJO3:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$349

Avianca

Apr 26

SJO4:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

SCL4:45 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

May 9

SCL12:30 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

10h 20m

1 stop

SJO8:50 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

$359

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SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

1:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 5/28

6:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$312

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SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/18

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 5/24

9:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$332

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

10:04 am-11:26 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 4/30

11:25 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$334

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/11

1:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 4/20

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$349

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

8:14 am-5:10 am

1 stop18h 56m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 5/23

4:09 am-1:53 pm

1 stop11h 44m

$350

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/12

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 4/20

9:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$356

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/26

4:00 pm-4:45 am

1 stop10h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 5/9

12:30 am-8:50 am

1 stop10h 20m

$359

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

4:00 pm-4:45 am

1 stop10h 45m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 5/19

6:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$362

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/10

4:55 pm-3:25 am

1 stop8h 30m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Fri 4/17

6:45 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$366

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/22

1:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 4/11

3:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$369

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santiago?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Santiago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $394. If you don’t want to visit Santiago in May, then you should wait until August to fly from San José, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $394.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santiago from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santiago for around $431 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santiago from San José for as low as $398 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for San José to Santiago flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San José to Santiago

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Fastest flight time	8h 32m
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The fastest flight from San José to Santiago takes 8h 32m

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How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez by plane?
A flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez will travel around 3122.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 8h 32m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
As of February 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from San José to Santiago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San José and Santiago, the leading airline is Copa Airlines, making up 55% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include LATAM Airlines with 26% and Avianca with 19%.

Best airlines flying from San José to Santiago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $201	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,921 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,557 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,496 reviews	Search Avianca flights

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