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Flights from San Diego to Santiago
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or Panama City, about 14h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 22m
San Diego to Santiago at a glance
Fastest journey14h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Panama City
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Santiago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Dallas (DFW) SCL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,819 km5,477 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 22mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hSantiago vs San Diego
- Currency in Santiago
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → SCL
Flights from San Diego to Santiago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Panama City and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,819 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Panama City (PTY), Houston (IAH) and Miami (MIA). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Santiago?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of San Diego.
