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Flights from Santiago to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Santiago to San Diego. 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
Santiago to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey14h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Panama City
Best ways to fly from Santiago to San Diego
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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SCL Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier 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
- -5hSan Diego vs Santiago
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- SCL → SAN, CLD
Flights from Santiago to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Santiago to San Diego?
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 Santiago to San Diego?
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 Santiago and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Panama City (PTY), Houston (IAH) and Miami (MIA). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and San Diego?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Santiago and San Diego?
San Diego is 5 hours behind Santiago.
