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Cheap flights from San José to Santiago from £171

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SCL
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Santiago (SCL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£253

One-way from

£171

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£348
Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 13/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Copa Airlines
  • Copa Airlines
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 03m total
  • San José to Santiago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from San José to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2025.

Sun 13/415:07SJO - SCL
1 stop11h 57mCopa Airlines
Wed 16/404:17SCL - SJO
1 stop16h 43mCopa Airlines
Deal found 28/3£253
Sat 27/1214:20SJO - SCL
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/122:45SCL - SJO
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,700
Sat 8/1105:05SJO - SCL
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1122:45SCL - SJO
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,801

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San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/4

15:07-05:04

1 stop11h 57m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 16/4

04:17-19:00

1 stop16h 43m

£253

San JoséSantiago

SJO - SCL

SJOSCL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/5

10:05-23:08

1 stop11h 03m

£171

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Deals found on 28/3

Best time to book a flight from San José to Santiago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Santiago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San José to Santiago. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Santiago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Santiago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Santiago (average of £1,031). Flying from San José, San José Province to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,468). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to SCL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Santiago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Santiago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Rainfall in Santiago by month

Plan your trip to Santiago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santiago ranges from 0.0 - 70.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Santiago when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Santiago by month

Plan your trip to Santiago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santiago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Santiago. Reviews last updated 29 March 2025.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,398 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,398 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,398 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LIM - PTY

you go security buy an expensive bottle of water to take on the plane and then you have to go to another security point where they confiscate your water, the planes left on time and arrived on time. excellent food was mostly tasteless and overheated, no entertainment. wifi was glitchy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Santiago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José, San José Province to Santiago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines (£253), offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Santiago. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Santiago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Santiago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Santiago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Santiago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Santiago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Santiago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Santiago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Santiago (average of £1,031). Flying from San José, San José Province to Santiago in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,468). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San José to Santiago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José to Santiago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest£274Average£390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest£281Average£358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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