San Diego to Santiago (SAN–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ATL Atlanta 15h 8m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 15h 16m AAASG3 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 27m AFAMAV CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 18h 36m CM CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 19h 49m AFASB6 CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
LHR London 32h 48m AYBAEI BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
505
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → SCL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
SCL → SAN
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach Santiago from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Metric SAN→SCL LAX→SCL
Distance from SAN 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 12
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Santiago.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Chile visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued at immigration and must be kept until departure. Extensions for an additional 90 days can be requested at the Extranjeria office in Santiago.

SAN–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles.
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).