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Flights from Santiago to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Santiago to San Jose. 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
SCLSJCDFW

Santiago to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Santiago to San Jose

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

1
SCL Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 13m
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SCL Atlanta (ATL) SJC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 14m
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SCL Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest 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
-5hSan Jose vs Santiago
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
SCL → SJC

Flights from Santiago to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to San Jose?
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 Santiago to San Jose?
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 Santiago and San Jose?
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 Santiago and San Jose?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Santiago and San Jose?
San Jose is 5 hours behind Santiago.

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