International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Santiago
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). 5,584 miles, 10h 45m nonstop.
LAX to SCL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,584 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAB6LA3 airlinesAmerican, JetBlue, LATAM
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 4h aheadSantiago vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Santiago
Round trips from $386
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Santiago
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 7 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SFO, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via BOG, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, SEA, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, EWR, SFO · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Seattle (SEA)DL1 airline
- New York (JFK)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Santiago (SCL)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Santiago (SCL)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Santiago (SCL)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Santiago (SCL)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, JetBlue and LATAM all fly LAX to SCL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $386; September 2026 is the most expensive at $513 and up, a difference of $127 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 4 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to SantiagoLos Angeles to Santiago: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Santiago?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (SCL) takes about 10h 45m gate to gate, covering 5,584 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SCL?
American Airlines, JetBlue and LATAM Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (SCL), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SFO, ATL and MSP.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santiago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago (SCL), starting at $386 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Santiago flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Santiago?
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and SCL on America/Santiago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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