Cheap flights from San Jose, Costa Rica to Santiago from $274 SJO → SCL
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest return found recently is $553 with LATAM Airlines Group, 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $274 with LATAM Airlines Group, 8 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $274, LATAM Airlines Group, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $553, 3 Jul 2027 to 11 Jul 2027
- Usual return price
- $553 to $602
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $532 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $553 to $602.
Cheapest return found recently
$553
3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Leaves 4:55 p.m. · Return leaves 8:40 a.m. · 28 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$553 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$532 21 Dec – 28 Decfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $513 to $559.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 19 Dec to 3 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Jul 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 25 Dec | $704 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 28 Dec | $532 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 28 Dec | $602 | LATAM Airlines Group | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | $602 | avianca airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 | $553 | LATAM Airlines Group | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $532.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group, avianca airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$274
8 Apr 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Leaves 4:55 p.m. · 9 h 25 min trip
1 stop · via Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$274 8 Apr 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
$272 13 Jan 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 31 days, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $272 to $310.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2027 | $272 | Copa Airlines | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Apr 2027 | $274 | LATAM Airlines Group | Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) → Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $272.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines Group.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Santiago
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Santiago?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $636 | $549 | +24% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $636 | $549 | +24% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $534 | $534 | +4% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $515 | $515 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $602 | $515 | +17% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $519 | $513 | +1% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $545 | $521 | +6% | 18 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 31 days of one-way prices, 26 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Santiago?
The cheapest return found recently is $553 with LATAM Airlines Group, 3 Jul 2027 to 11 Jul 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $532 with Copa Airlines, 21 Dec to 28 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $553 to $602.
How much is a one-way flight from San Jose to Santiago?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $274 with LATAM Airlines Group, 8 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $272 with Copa Airlines, 13 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Santiago?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $532, 21 Dec to 28 Dec, found 6 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $272, 13 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Santiago?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Santiago?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with LATAM Airlines Group on 8 Apr 2027, takes 9 h 25 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Santiago?
Between 19 Dec and 3 Jul 2027, Copa Airlines has the cheapest return on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, LATAM Airlines Group on 2 and avianca airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work