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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Santiago from $227

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Santiago departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Santiago (SFO-SCL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Santiago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:55 pm - 5:10 amSFO-SCL
25h 15m2 stops
7:10 am - 10:35 pmSCL-SFO
19h 25m2 stops
$474Avianca
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Wed, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 20
11:55 pm - 1:25 pmSFO-SCL
34h 30m2 stops
6:10 am - 11:45 pmSCL-SFO
20h 35m2 stops
$497Avianca
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
1:27 am - 10:57 pmSFO-SCL
18h 30m1 stop
12:43 am - 6:30 pmSCL-SFO
20h 47m1 stop
$770Copa Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Tue, May 14
1:38 am - 2:20 amSFO-SCL
21h 42m1 stop
12:42 am - 11:40 pmSCL-SFO
25h 58m1 stop
$783Copa Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
1:08 pm - 6:50 amSFO-SCL
14h 42m1 stop
9:55 pm - 3:55 pmSCL-SFO
21h 00m2 stops
$787American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 21
12:17 pm - 7:00 amSFO-SCL
15h 43m1 stop
9:25 pm - 3:50 pmSCL-SFO
21h 25m2 stops
$857American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 29
6:45 am - 6:50 amSFO-SCL
20h 05m1 stop
11:10 pm - 9:37 amSCL-SFO
14h 27m1 stop
$882Delta
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Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 2
6:45 am - 7:00 amSFO-SCL
20h 15m2 stops
1:30 am - 6:44 pmSCL-SFO
21h 14m2 stops
$887Delta
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Thu, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 30
11:45 am - 7:00 amSFO-SCL
16h 15m1 stop
10:55 pm - 2:48 pmSCL-SFO
18h 53m1 stop
$946LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 17
11:59 am - 6:50 amSFO-SCL
15h 51m1 stop
12:30 am - 6:32 pmSCL-SFO
21h 02m2 stops
$952LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 12

Flights from San Francisco to Santiago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Santiago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Santiago?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Santiago, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Santiago is October, where tickets cost $784 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $1,181 and $915 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Santiago, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Santiago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Santiago found on KAYAK was with Avianca for $227. Avianca proposed a round-trip connection from $474 and Copa Airlines from $770.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$227
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Santiago

  • Do I need a visa to fly from San Francisco to Santiago?

    A visa is not one of the mandatory requirements for US citizens traveling to Chile as long as the trip doesn’t exceed 90 days. If so, you will have to visit the Chilean Embassy for further inquiry. You will also need your passport which should be valid up to the point of planned departure from Chile.

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Santiago?

    At the moment, there aren’t any airlines flying directly from San Francisco to the city center. Travelers will have to deal with at least one layover during the trip. The most popular layover option for this trip is Los Angeles International Airport which is used by Delta and LATAM Airlines. Other options include Houston when flying with United Airlines and Panama City when flying with Copa Airlines.

  • Is public transport available from Santiago International Airport to the city center?

    The only public transport option available from Santiago International Airport to the city center is the bus service. It runs 24/7 at intervals of 20 minutes during the day and an hour after midnight. The bus connects Santiago Airport to Santiago Central Station although you can disembark at any of the prior stops if it is convenient for you. An alternative to using the bus is getting a taxi from the airport. Although more expensive, it is significantly more convenient and safer than public transport.

  • With which airline should I book a solo ticket for my child?

    LATAM Airlines has an unaccompanied minor service that allows children to fly unaccompanied on international flights. The service is mandatory for children between ages 8 and 12 and only optional for children older than that. With this service, you as the parent can have confidence in the safety of your child as they will have a crew member looking after your child for the whole trip including through immigration and security control.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Santiago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Santiago was $227 for a one-way ticket and $474 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Santiago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Santiago?

    San Francisco and Santiago are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Santiago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Santiago?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Santiago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Santiago from San Francisco?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Santiago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Santiago, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Santiago are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $905 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $877 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Santiago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Santiago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Santiago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Santiago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santiago with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SCL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Santiago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santiago from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SFO to Santiago

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is an alternative for anyone looking for a different departure airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport is about 40 miles away from the Bay area and is less busy compared to SFO meaning shorter queues.
  • If you’re looking for a sustainable airline to fly from San Francisco to Santiago (SCL), Delta Air Lines is a great option. They recently invested close to $1 billion over the next decade towards projects that reduce carbon emissions and advance clean air technologies.
  • When booking an economy class ticket with Delta, the main cabin option comes with more privileges. You get the option of advanced seat selection and you are eligible for an upgrade to first class by adding a small charge instead of paying the full amount for First class tickets.
  • LATAM Airlines offers a lot more amenities on its economy cabin compared to any other airline serving the route. They have free Wi-Fi, power outlets, seatback on-demand TV, and a free snack for your flight.
  • The Bay Area Rapid Transit offers a great commuter option to San Francisco International Airport from downtown San Fran. It is especially convenient when Bay Area traffic is a big problem during rush hours.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Santiago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Santiago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Santiago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11069 reviews
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
7.5food
8.6crew
8.2boarding
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

2.0 MediocreCarisa, Mar 2024LAX - HNL
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I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

Terrible They charged me 157$ for excess baggage even though my bags were within the normally accepted limits Flight was late. Service was poor. The snacks were really bad

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

We had 2 delayed LATAM flights in our trip. We were only given one coffee for 5 hours delay. Also when we were boarding the crew wanted to charge us for our allowed carry on luggage. I got a bit angry and they finally didn’t charge anything. Not flying with LATAM again.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Santiago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/1Wed
2 stopsAvianca
29h 30mSFO-SCL
$227
5/15Wed
2 stopsAvianca
20h 15mSFO-SCL
$232
5/2Thu
2 stopsAvianca
20h 15mSFO-SCL
$238
10/15Tue
2 stopsAvianca
43h 45mSFO-SCL
$261
4/30Tue
1 stopCopa Airlines
14h 53mSFO-SCL
$369
4/25Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
18h 25mSFO-SCL
$381
4/27Sat
2 stopsDelta
18h 10mSFO-SCL
$517
10/7Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
13h 55mSFO-SCL
$586
5/1Wed
3 stopsLATAM Airlines
26h 05mSFO-SCL
$634
8/23Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 56mSFO-SCL
$3,487

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Santiago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Santiago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stopAvianca
19h 45mSFO-SCL
5/10Fri
multi-stopAvianca
19h 25mSCL-SFO
$727
4/23Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
18h 25mSFO-SCL
5/9Thu
multi-stopCopa Airlines
26h 09mSCL-SFO
$783
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 50mSFO-SCL
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 04mSCL-SFO
$975
4/25Thu
multi-stop
20h 15mSFO-SCL
5/4Sat
multi-stop
20h 35mSCL-SFO
$1,017
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
20h 08mSFO-SCL
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
22h 39mSCL-SFO
$1,072
4/24Wed
multi-stop
24h 37mSFO-SCL
5/4Sat
multi-stop
52h 55mSCL-SFO
$1,103
4/24Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
18h 39mSFO-SCL
5/4Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 27mSCL-SFO
$1,250
4/25Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
35h 50mSFO-SCL
5/4Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
23h 34mSCL-SFO
$1,269
4/25Thu
multi-stopAvianca
20h 15mSFO-SCL
5/4Sat
multi-stopAvianca
25h 15mSCL-SFO
$1,306
4/25Thu
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
14h 35mSFO-SCL
5/3Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
46h 50mSCL-SFO
$1,358

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