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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santiago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Los Angeles to Santiago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Santiago (LAX-SCL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Santiago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Santiago.
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Japan Airlines Logo
LAX-SCL
10h 45mdirect
Japan Airlines Logo
SCL-LAX
11h 25mdirect
Japan Airlines
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Cathay Pacific Logo
LAX-SCL
10h 45mdirect
Cathay Pacific Logo
SCL-LAX
11h 15mdirect
Cathay Pacific
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LATAM Airlines Logo
LAX-SCL
10h 45mdirect
LATAM Airlines Logo
SCL-LAX
11h 15mdirect
LATAM Airlines
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Delta Logo
LAX-SCL
10h 45mdirect
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SCL-LAX
11h 25mdirect

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
LATAM Airlines

LATAM's Premium Business offers all-aisle access with 1-2-1 configuration for comfort.


LATAM Economy offers LATAM+ seats with up to 35” pitch for extra comfort.

Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with privacy doors on select aircraft for enhanced comfort.


Delta's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; browsing requires a package on international flights.

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Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on LATAM Airlines

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Santiago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Santiago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to Santiago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Santiago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Santiago is April, where tickets cost C$ 978 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,611 and C$ 1,299 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Santiago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 733, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Santiago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Santiago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Santiago

  • Where can I exchange my currency at Santiago International Airport (SCL)?

    Since Chile uses a different currency, the Chilean peso, it would be wise to exchange currencies on arrival. Currency exchange services are offered by Afex at the airport. Its counters are located on the 1st level of the public hall and the 3rd level of the same hall, opposite Door 5.

  • Are there any Los Angeles airports I can board a flight to Santiago apart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    Apart from LAX, you can fly out of Los Angeles from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). LAX is the more congested of the two, as it is the primary airport serving Los Angeles. Given that this is the case, to avoid long queues, it is advisable to fly out of BUR.

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) kid-friendly?

    LAX is a kid-friendly airport. It has a beach-themed play area for children in the Tom Bradley International terminal, specifically designed to house kids between the ages of 5 and 12. In this kid's area, featuring sculptured pieces in the shape of waves and dolphins, slides, and interactive exhibitions, you can watch your child have fun as you wait for your flight.

  • How early should I be for my flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santiago International Airport (SCL)?

    Although wait times vary based on the day and time, airlines at LAX highly advise arriving 3h before your international flight. Doing so is advised because it will give you enough time to go through the airport's security and visit some of the relaxation stations in the terminals.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Santiago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Santiago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Santiago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    You can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Santiago on on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Santiago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santiago with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Santiago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santiago from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has lactation bays in each terminal. If you're a breastfeeding mother, you should take advantage of these areas as they provide a clean, private, and quiet place where you breastfeed or change your baby. Some of the nursing stations at the airport are located near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, between Gate 21B and Gate 23 in Terminal 2, by the parlor in Terminal 3, and by the glass hut in Terminal 4.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility can count on getting the assistance they need at LAX, as it offers special assistance services. To receive these services, you should contact the airport's TSA Care team at least 72h before your flight.
  • At LAX, every terminal has airside pet relief rooms. Additionally, Terminals 3 and 6 boast outdoor atriums. Thus, while waiting for your flight out of LAX with your four-legged friend, you can let it relax and relieve itself in any of these rooms.
  • In case you do not wish to move around with your bags after arriving at Santiago International Airport (SCL), you're in luck as the airport has a fully safe left luggage facility. The facility is on the first floor of the airport lobby, near Gate 1. TrueStar Securebag also provides luggage wrapping services at the airport. This company's counters are found on the third floor of the airport lobby, near Gates 2, 3, 4, and the Rotunda Oriente.
  • If you wish to stay close to the airport on arrival at SLC, look no further than the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport Terminal. It is located across from the arrivals exit within the airport's property. The hotel offers a complimentary stay to children aged 18 and under if they share a room with either of their parents. At this hotel, children aged 11 and below dine free when ordering from the main menu in its restaurant.
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Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Santiago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Los Angeles

Monday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Friday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

Sunday

Cathay Pacific,Delta,Japan Airlines, +1 more

Cathay Pacific,Delta, +2 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Santiago

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