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Connecting route · Chile → Puerto Rico

Flights from Santiago to San Juan

There are no direct flights from Santiago to San Juan. The easiest way is one stop via Punta Cana or Bogota, about 10h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 10h 01m
SCLSJUPUJ

Santiago to San Juan at a glance

Fastest journey10h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Punta Cana or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Santiago to San Juan

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

1
SCL Punta Cana (PUJ) SJU
Leg 1: Arajet, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 03m
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2
SCL Bogota (BOG) SJU
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~10h 01m
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3
SCL Panama City (PTY) SJU
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m
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SCL Medellin (MDE) SJU
Leg 1: JetSmart · Leg 2: Avianca, JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 10m
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SCL Lima (LIM) SJU
Leg 1: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Arajet
Self-transfer likely ~11h 05m
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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
5,793 km3,597 miles
Journey time
10h 01mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Juan vs Santiago
Currency in San Juan
USD
Airports
SCL → SJU, SIG

Flights from Santiago to San Juan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to San Juan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Punta Cana, 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 Santiago to San Juan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,793 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and San Juan?
The best connecting points are Punta Cana (PUJ), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Medellin (MDE). Arajet flies both legs via Punta Cana, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and San Juan?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). San Juan: Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG).
What is the time difference between Santiago and San Juan?
San Juan is 1 hour behind Santiago.

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