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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Santiago (LAX-SCL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Santiago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Santiago.
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4:15 pm - 6:00 amLAX-SCL
10h 45mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:00 amSCL-LAX
11h 15mnonstop
$493LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 6:00 amLAX-SCL
10h 45mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 7:10 amSCL-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$495Delta
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Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 24
Copa Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 7:24 pmLAX-SCL
14h 14m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:28 am - 11:01 pmSCL-LAX
14h 33m1 stop
$498Copa Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 6:00 amLAX-SCL
10h 45mnonstop
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 7:00 amSCL-LAX
11h 15mnonstop
$509LATAM Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 6:55 amLAX-SCL
21h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 1:09 pmSCL-LAX
18h 14m1 stop
$514American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
Copa Airlines Logo
10:14 pm - 10:44 pmLAX-SCL
21h 30m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
12:13 am - 12:47 pmSCL-LAX
15h 34m1 stop
$518Copa Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 8
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 7:00 amLAX-SCL
20h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 3:11 pmSCL-LAX
20h 16m2 stops
$520American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Wed, Jun 25
Avianca Logo
2:50 pm - 1:25 pmLAX-SCL
19h 35m3 stops
Avianca Logo
2:30 pm - 1:30 pmSCL-LAX
26h 00m3 stops
$559Avianca
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 11
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 6:00 amLAX-SCL
10h 45mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:20 am - 6:55 pmSCL-LAX
14h 35m1 stop
$569Delta
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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
Avianca Logo
2:50 pm - 1:25 pmLAX-SCL
19h 35m3 stops
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6:10 am - 1:30 pmSCL-LAX
34h 20m3 stops
$579Avianca
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Santiago flights

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Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Santiago? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Santiago, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santiago is April, where tickets cost $706 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,163 and $924 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Santiago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $488 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Santiago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$260
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Santiago

  • Where can I exchange my currency at Santiago International Airport (SCL)?

    Since Chile uses a different currency, the Chilean peso, it would be wise to exchange currencies on arrival. Currency exchange services are offered by Afex at the airport. Its counters are located on the 1st level of the public hall and the 3rd level of the same hall, opposite Door 5.

  • Are there any Los Angeles airports I can board a flight to Santiago apart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Apart from LAX, you can fly out of Los Angeles from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). LAX is the more congested of the two, as it is the primary airport serving Los Angeles. Given that this is the case, to avoid long queues, it is advisable to fly out of BUR.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) kid-friendly?

    LAX is a kid-friendly airport. It has a beach-themed play area for children in the Tom Bradley International terminal, specifically designed to house kids between the ages of 5 and 12. In this kid's area, featuring sculptured pieces in the shape of waves and dolphins, slides, and interactive exhibitions, you can watch your child have fun as you wait for your flight.

  • How early should I be for my flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santiago International Airport (SCL)?

    Although wait times vary based on the day and time, airlines at LAX highly advise arriving 3h before your international flight. Doing so is advised because it will give you enough time to go through the airport's security and visit some of the relaxation stations in the terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Santiago was $260 for a one-way ticket and $493 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Santiago?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Los Angeles and on arrival in Santiago.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Santiago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Santiago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Santiago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    There are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Santiago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Santiago, Delta or LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Santiago are Delta and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $890 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $883 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Santiago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $394 or less one-way and $780 or less round-trip.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has lactation bays in each terminal. If you're a breastfeeding mother, you should take advantage of these areas as they provide a clean, private, and quiet place where you breastfeed or change your baby. Some of the nursing stations at the airport are located near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, between Gate 21B and Gate 23 in Terminal 2, by the parlor in Terminal 3, and by the glass hut in Terminal 4.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility can count on getting the assistance they need at LAX, as it offers special assistance services. To receive these services, you should contact the airport's TSA Care team at least 72h before your flight.
  • At LAX, every terminal has airside pet relief rooms. Additionally, Terminals 3 and 6 boast outdoor atriums. Thus, while waiting for your flight out of LAX with your four-legged friend, you can let it relax and relieve itself in any of these rooms.
  • In case you do not wish to move around with your bags after arriving at Santiago International Airport (SCL), you're in luck as the airport has a fully safe left luggage facility. The facility is on the first floor of the airport lobby, near Gate 1. TrueStar Securebag also provides luggage wrapping services at the airport. This company's counters are found on the third floor of the airport lobby, near Gates 2, 3, 4, and the Rotunda Oriente.
  • If you wish to stay close to the airport on arrival at SLC, look no further than the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport Terminal. It is located across from the arrivals exit within the airport's property. The hotel offers a complimentary stay to children aged 18 and under if they share a room with either of their parents. At this hotel, children aged 11 and below dine free when ordering from the main menu in its restaurant.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Santiago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Monday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Los Angeles

Monday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific, Delta, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific, Delta, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Santiago

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7939 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - DEN
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Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

We departed and landed on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, the crew were lovely. Online checkin worked well and the self service bag drop at the airport worked well. The a/c was an Airbus A330 and has been fitted with a good entertainment system with lots of choice in many languages. The price I paid for the flight was competitive with other airlines apart from the budget carriers, none of whom I was familiar with so I stuck to an airline I have used in previous visits to South America.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

I liked everything, this was classed as premium economy but it was much better than Lufthansas business class. Lovely staff, comfortable plane and an excellent seat arrangement. A very pleasant surprise.

Everything was good except the check in. Could not do it online neither on the machines in the airport. Needed special assistance from the airline desk clerk

No entertainment but not expected. Unless you are referring to monitor that you can use. Then Al, was fine on all flights.

Friendly staff, It was the first flight out for our plane, so had to be deiced from the frost. Only delayed a few minutes,

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

No headphones given for inflight entertainment. I missed my flight from the previous day and the customer service agent tried to extort an additional $100.00 US from me for missing my flight. Really?!

It was reasonably comfortable trip considering its duration (7 hours). Crew was very good and friendly, seats very more comfortable than other planes. Only negative comment would be that the bathroom light did not get its full brightness 🙃

The flight was delayed about 4 hours without any explanation. No wifi or entertainment at all on planes. Had to pay for checked bags I was allowed according to reservations.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Great from check in all the way to the end. Very happy with Copa

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Well the airline was fine. The only thing is I was charged for a checked in luggage. But when I reserved the ticket it showed a check in bag allowed. Who can I get in contact with for reimbursement.? The airline said I had to speak to whoever I booked ticket with.

Friendly flight team and seamless travel from one stop to next.

At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

i think the flight was late because they were so strict about measuring everyone's personal items to try and charge them $119. It was really petty and made us late.

Excellent flight and one of the smoothest landing I’ve ever experienced

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

COP 7,000 for a cup of mediocre coffee. I thought I was on Spirit Airlines for a minute. Otherwise the flight was fine. Nothing exceptional to report.

I enjoyed it! In that case, I should have been offered this choice. On my first trip to Miami, I was asked to pay $320 for my luggage just for getting it totally broken. I cannot accept this situation at all!!!!

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