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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chile

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$854
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales2 stops$1,238
Easter Island
Easter Island2 stops$1,917
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas2 stops$1,235
Calama
Calama2 stops$1,402
Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt2 stops$1,172
Temuco
Temuco2 stops$1,178
Concepción
Concepción2 stops$1,102
La Serena
La Serena2 stops$1,182
Iquique
Iquique2 stops$1,262
Valdivia
Valdivia2 stops$1,350
Arica
Arica2 stops$1,573
Santiago
Santiago1 stop$854
Puerto Natales
Puerto Natales2 stops$1,238
Easter Island
Easter Island2 stops$1,917
Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas2 stops$1,235
Calama
Calama2 stops$1,402
Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt2 stops$1,172
Temuco
Temuco2 stops$1,178
Concepción
Concepción2 stops$1,102
La Serena
La Serena2 stops$1,182
Iquique
Iquique2 stops$1,262
Valdivia
Valdivia2 stops$1,350
Arica
Arica2 stops$1,573

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Chile flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Francisco to Chile cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to Chile are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $889 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to Chile right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Chile on KAYAK in the last week:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) from $813
• Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC) from $1,172
• Temuco (ZCO) from $1,178
• Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez (PUQ) from $1,235
• Puerto Natales Teniente J. Gallardo (PNT) from $1,238

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chile?

January is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $721. Prices are highest in May, when average flight costs increase to around $1,095.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chile?

Book your flights 18 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 31% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Chile is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Chile are:

• Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) from $860
• Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez (PUQ) from $978
• Temuco (ZCO) from $1,172

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chile?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chile, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 17% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Chile?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Chile during the afternoon with average prices of $861. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,006.

Key details for San Francisco to Chile flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$400
Beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 10% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Santiago

Your San Francisco to Chile flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chile?

    Fares from San Francisco to Chile are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $727 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to Chile?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to Chile have ranged from $727 to $1,253.

  • What are the main airports serving Chile?

    Chile has 8 airports. The three busiest are Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) (87% of arrivals), Puerto Natales Teniente J. Gallardo (PNT) (5%) and Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez (PUQ) (4%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Chile?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chile. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • Copa Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chile?

    On flights from San Francisco to Chile you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Chile?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Chile include:

    • Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos
    • Espacio Riesco Convention and Exhibition Center
    • Costanera Center
    • Plaza de Armas

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Chile flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 18 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 31% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for January when flights are typically cheapest and avoid May when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 17% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Santiago, which is the most popular destination in Chile. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Viña del Mar, Puerto Natales and San Pedro de Atacama.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Chile

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Chile? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8646 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

6.0 GoodGopal, Sep 2026
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WiFi was a major problem and if it does not work on a 4 hour flight then that lowers the overall experience

The Airline Attendant found us in flight and moved us to seats in the front of economy due to the short time we would have to make our connecting flight. We really appreciated it.

Carmen was an absolute delight on the flight staff! Everyone was lovely and made it a very pleasant flight.

Internet connectivity still seems to be touchy on these flights, making it difficult to rely on it for getting work done.

My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

We where skipped for this flight will not head to Panama until tonight..

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.

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

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

I like that they served a mail, I’m not sure about the in-flight entertainment. I didn’t really check. staff helped me with my luggage. Smooth boarding smooth takeoff smooth flight

The seats had plenty of leg room and the staff were very nice.

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 .

4 hour delay. So our flight schedule mass up. Your worker told me you should rebooking myself. I was very angry. Latam Airline always get the money more through any way. But They have no concern passenger.

Latam wouldn’t tell me how much checked luggage would until I was at the airport and they charged me the highest price possible. Besides that, it was okay.

The assistance we received and the flight itself was wonderful. We will fly with LATAM airlines again, in the future.

Poor handling of carry on luggage. We had a 8 hour stop in Santiago, are over 70 and, in spite of paying full fare they wanted to send carry on to luggage hold. No empathy. We had to show that several group 4/5 passengers were not sending their carry ons before they finally let Is keep them. Very poor .

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.

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.

Routine and on time flight with pleasant stewards and decent food. Nice experience!

You delayed my trip three days for no reason other than your lack of preparedness, did not offer any compensation, including food or a bed. I couldn’t trust you so I moved up my return flight and lost another day at the end of my trip to hopefully make sure I make my next flight. I will never fly LATAM again. You have the worse accountability and reliability and clearly do not care that your clients have lives and what it cost to fly to another country.

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

Better management of the boarding process. Is there any way you could forward all the window seats first? That's the Way Reno Air used to do it, and they had the fastest boarding in the industry!

overall a very good travel experience - left on time, arrived early. Mostly a smooth flight. Polaris seats were excellent, very good service and nice food with options.

Flight was over two hours late, but they notified us early in the morning. They ended up changing planes the food on board that was extremely mediocre and we were in premier class.

Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

The business class had to wait to board last. Unacceptable

The air hostess was excellent. I have taken so many flight domestic and international, this is the first time the air hostess was so caring. She was a delight

We paid extra to check our bags ($90*2=$180) but our luggage remained in Frankfurt. VERY DISAPPOINTED as we were promised that our luggage would go to our destination. We had to pay 90€ to take a taxi back to the airport in Split the next day to get our bags so we would not miss our next step on our trip. We think we should be reimbursed for our checked bags. How can we coordinate this?

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The food was okay and the space in business class was smaller than we had to Singapore.

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

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