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Cheapest round-trip
$384
Typical prices: $363-$434
Avianca
Wed 10/7Fri 10/30
SCL - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$206
Typical prices: $210-$225
LATAM Airlines
Sun 8/16
SCL - SJO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $384 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Santiago and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $564 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 29m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 10% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Santiago to San José (SCL-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santiago to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santiago to San José

Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 30
Avianca Logo
1:30 am - 3:25 pm
SCL
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SJO
16h 55m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:45 am - 3:20 pm
SJO
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SCL
10h 35m
1 stop
$384Avianca
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Avianca Logo
6:40 am - 3:25 pm
SCL
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SJO
10h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
1:50 am - 3:15 pm
SJO
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SCL
10h 25m
1 stop
$384Avianca
Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Sep 25
Avianca Logo
7:40 am - 3:25 pm
SCL
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SJO
10h 45m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:00 pm - 5:45 am
SJO
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SCL
10h 45m
1 stop
$384Avianca
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 13
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 3:55 pm
SCL
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 6:45 am
SJO
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SCL
10h 50m
1 stop
$404LATAM Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6
LATAM Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 3:40 pm
SCL
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SJO
9h 55m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 5:50 am
SJO
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SCL
9h 55m
1 stop
$404LATAM Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
LATAM Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 12:35 pm
SCL
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SJO
10h 25m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 2:50 am
SJO
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SCL
10h 10m
1 stop
$404LATAM Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23
Copa Airlines Logo
1:07 am - 10:58 am
SCL
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SJO
12h 51m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 8:32 pm
SJO
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SCL
8h 47m
1 stop
$406Copa Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 8
Copa Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 6:24 pm
SCL
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SJO
16h 09m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
8:44 am - 12:19 am
SJO
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SCL
12h 35m
1 stop
$406Copa Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 3:55 pm
SCL
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SJO
12h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 5:25 am
SJO
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SCL
19h 56m
2 stops
$486Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 3:25 pm
SCL
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SJO
16h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 12:50 pm
SJO
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SCL
16h 55m
2 stops
$533Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santiago to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Santiago to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santiago to San José departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Santiago usually cost between $394 and $437 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $384 on Avianca (Nov 16-Dec 5).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santiago to San José, 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 Santiago to San José is November, where tickets cost $391 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $532 and $481 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santiago to San José, 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 Santiago to San José, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$206
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Santiago to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santiago to San José 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 Santiago to San José

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santiago to San José was $206 for a one-way ticket and $384 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Santiago and San José.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santiago to San José are Copa Airlines and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $540 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $481 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Santiago to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Santiago 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 Santiago to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Santiago with another airline. Booking your flights between Santiago and SJO 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 Santiago to San José?

    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 San José from Santiago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Santiago to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santiago to San José. 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.
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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1564 reviews
6.9Food
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Entertainment
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They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
SCL - PTY
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They didn’t have any headphones for the entertainment screen and their USB port didn’t accommodate a USB-C for more modern phones. The food was just ok. The staff was friendly but the seats were very uncomfortable for a full flight.

I had to run from the end of terminal one to the end of terminal two to make the connecting flight....probably a kilometer. No electric carts were available. I'm 76 and literally had to run to make the connection at the last minute. The connecting time was absolutely unrealistic. When Last Call was announced, I tried to get other Copa gate staff to call Gate 221 to let them know I was on my way, but they said no. I came within 1 minute of missing the flight.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

I would like a glass of wine or some kind of alcoholic drink.

Copa delayed the fight three times. We ended up flying about 24 hours after the original time.

Food was not good, no options for vegetarian or gluten free

Copa me elige como "voluntario" para cambiarme y poder enviar a una familia a la cual había sobrevendido los tiquetes. Finalmente me envían a las carreras con Avianca, pero Copa lleva mis maletas hasta Panama y luego las devuelve a mi aeropuerto de origen, dejandome sin mis pertenencias y además no asumen la responsabilidad ya que dicen que es problema de Avianca Literalmente vi cuando el avión de Copa se lleva mis maletas, sus funcionarios en Bogota, incluyendo la gerente local me aseguran la entrega en Miami, pero simplemente era para poder engañarme y dar el cambio de silla por sobreventa

More information is needed on travel Requirements in the check in website

other than a slight delay in takeoff from Panama , the flights were excellent ..... we will continue to use Copa whenever possible for flights to and from Central and South America ....

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 plane broke down at the Lima stopover and they offered to put me on a flight the be t day but I had to be back in LA that morning and so I had to buy another ticket from Avianca and United for $2k I asked LATAM for compensation and received none. Very bad experience

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

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

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

Great customer service, very accommodating. (Check in) Smooth flight, thank you Pilots. Only negative was one working bathroom in first class. Atlanta Base flight attendants were wonderful. Thank you for your smiling faces Delta..

The seats are getting smaller and smaller. Very uncomfortable trip. More than in other airlines

I do not speak Spanish or read in Spanish When asking for help, people were hard to find they spoke quickly and pointed a lot directions for where to go and what to do we’re unclear. Which made my traveling uneasy.

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

Flight was great Customer service was questionable until we found someone at checkin to help us. One young lady took all our passports disappeared for 15 minutes, came back with nothing done, handed to someone else and left for lunch. Very complacent. Baggage was very expensive until we went to the service counter and a separate person helped us. Even with platinum status they wouldn’t allow free bags. We will continue to fly Delta as our preferred carrier but will avoid checking in with Latam. Dr. Armand Radke

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

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.

Old planes rude workers no tvs seats don’t go back and overpriced

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

There was no bag included in the reservation. The price was double. Not properly advertised

Every food and beverage has to be paid and the seat was not confortable. They even gave water.

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

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