Which airports can I use when flying from Santiago to San Jose?

Flights from Santiago to San Jose usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santiago to San Jose?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to San Jose.

Which airports do connecting flights from Santiago to San Jose pass through?

Connecting flights from Santiago to San Jose most commonly pass through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santiago to San Jose?

On the Santiago to San Jose route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $725 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,253: a $528 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Santiago to San Jose?

A nonstop flight from Santiago to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 5,888 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Santiago to San Jose?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Santiago to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $831 to $5,884. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Santiago to San Jose looking right now?

One-way fares from Santiago to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $574, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santiago to San Jose?

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 25m, compared with 16h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

What is the time difference between Santiago and San Jose?

San Jose is 3 hours behind Santiago (Pacific Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include: · Europcar · Fox · Thrifty · Dollar · Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Santiago to San Jose flight?

Round-trip flights from Santiago to San Jose range from $917 to $1,243, with an average of $1,196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $917 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santiago to San Jose?

American Airlines ($831) and LATAM Airlines ($833) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Santiago to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Santiago to San Jose?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and Los Angeles (LAX) are the most popular layovers for the Santiago to San Jose route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL or LAX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Santiago to San Jose?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,007. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Santiago to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Santiago to San Jose layovers at 567 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santiago to San Jose

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

10:30 pm - 3:48 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

22h 18m2 stops Miami Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 8:45 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$831American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:40 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 2:35 pmSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

28h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado

$833LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:40 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:45 pm - 6:25 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Lima J Chavez Intl

$833LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:40 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:57 pm - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

15h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$833LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

5:30 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

29h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 2:35 pmSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

28h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Bogotá El Dorado

$833LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:40 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$833LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

11:55 pm - 2:13 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 18m1 stop Los Angeles

6:30 am - 7:40 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$838LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

11:55 pm - 2:13 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 18m1 stop Los Angeles

10:45 pm - 5:35 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

25h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

$843LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

7:45 pm - 11:47 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

20h 02m2 stops Lima J Chavez Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$845LATAM Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

8:40 pm - 7:00 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

26h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:30 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$845LATAM Airlines

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Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18

8:40 pm - 11:41 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,263LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

8:15 am - 10:45 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

30h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

7:00 am - 5:35 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,526LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15

8:40 pm - 9:22 pmSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

28h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,560LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19

8:40 pm - 11:41 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:19 pm - 5:35 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

31h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,601LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18

8:15 am - 10:45 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

30h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

6:40 am - 8:15 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

21h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,674LATAM Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 19

8:15 am - 10:45 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

30h 30m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Los Angeles

6:19 pm - 5:35 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

31h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,871LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

8:40 pm - 11:41 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:19 pm - 5:35 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

31h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$6,221LATAM Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

8:40 pm - 11:41 amSCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-SJC San Jose

19h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 6:55 amSJC San Jose-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami

$6,300LATAM Airlines

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

Round-trip flights from Santiago to San Jose start at $831. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $917 to $1,243. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $831 on American Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Santiago to San Jose?
Flights from Santiago to San Jose usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santiago to San Jose?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to San Jose.
Which airports do connecting flights from Santiago to San Jose pass through?
Connecting flights from Santiago to San Jose most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santiago to San Jose?
On the Santiago to San Jose route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $725 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,253: a $528 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Santana Row. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Santiago to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Santiago to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 5,888 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Santiago to San Jose?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Santiago to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $831 to $5,884. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Santiago to San Jose looking right now?
One-way fares from Santiago to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $574, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santiago to San Jose?
Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 25m, compared with 16h 41m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).
What is the time difference between Santiago and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Santiago (Pacific Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Fox
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Santiago to San Jose flight?
Round-trip flights from Santiago to San Jose range from $917 to $1,243, with an average of $1,196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $917 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $725 - about $528 less than Sunday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santiago to San Jose trip for December. Fares historically average $725 round-trip in that month - typically $528 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
- Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

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