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Santiago.$768 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
Santiago.$768 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.
Santiago.$848 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $848, select.
Santiago.$857 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $857, select.
Santiago.$893 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound direct flight with LATAM Airlines departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $893, select.
Santiago.$916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $916, select.
Santiago.$917 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $917, select.
Santiago.$917 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $917, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights are currently cheapest in June.
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from $932
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from $1,173
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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Santiago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Los Angeles to Santiago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$768
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineCathay Pacific
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is $768. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines and Delta fly direct from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
As of May 2025, there are 53 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on Sunday, 8 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santiago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, LATAM Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 50 minutes.

  • Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago four hours ahead of Los Angeles.

  • Every week, there are seven Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 14:55 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 17:05 with LATAM Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to SCL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santiago (and perhaps some other great parts of Chile!). Check out the direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.

  • Among carriers operating LAX to SCL flights, LATAM Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LAX and SCL:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    • Tocumen International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $353. A return ticket is currently $768. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to SCL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to SCL.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • 81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.

  • Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

  • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.

Explore more of Chile

  • Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.

  • Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. No visit is complete without checking out Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.

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