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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Chile

Flights from San Jose to Santiago

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 8h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 48m
SJOSCLLIM

San Jose to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey8h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Santiago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJO Lima (LIM) SCL
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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SJO Bogota (BOG) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 23m
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3
SJO Panama City (PTY) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 11m
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SJO Cartagena (CTG) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca
Same alliance ~9h 49m
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SJO Guayaquil (GYE) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Self-transfer likely ~9h 47m
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SJO Medellin (MDE) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: JetSmart
Self-transfer likely ~10h 21m
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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
5,028 km3,122 miles
Journey time
8h 48mestimate
Time difference
+3hSantiago vs San Jose
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
SJO → SCL

Flights from San Jose to Santiago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima, Bogota and Panama City. 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 Jose to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,028 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Cartagena (CTG). LATAM Airlines Peru flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Santiago?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Santiago?
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.

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