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Flights from San Jose to Santiago

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Dallas or Atlanta, about 15h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 13m
SJCSCLDFW

San Jose to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey15h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta

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
SJC Dallas (DFW) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 13m
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) SCL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 14m
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) SCL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 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
9,490 km5,893 miles
Journey time
15h 13mestimate
Time difference
+5hSantiago vs San Jose
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
SJC → 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 Dallas, Atlanta and Los Angeles. 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 15h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,490 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Santiago?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of San Jose.

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