Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santiago
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Santiago
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Santiago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Santiago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Santiago for specific travel dates.
2026-12-29
SFO - SCL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-30
SFO - SCL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-31
SFO - SCL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-29
SFO - SCL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 38,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-30
SFO - SCL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 38,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
SFO - SCL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $25.6
San Francisco to Santiago flight facts
Distance
5,922 mi
9,530 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+5h
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Santiago
SCL · Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Mendoza · Mendoza is 122 mi from Santiago
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Santiago
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 54,790 Pts + $105
Premium cabin
2026-12-21
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 54,790 Pts + $105
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 60,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 60,000 Pts + $31.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 86,920 Pts + $30.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SFO - SCL
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 88,000 Pts + $7.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Santiago (Chile)
Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago
From 8,000 Pts or $178
Santiago de Chile (Chile)
Debaines Hotel Santiago, an SLH Hotel
From 60,000 Pts or $190
Santiago (Chile)
The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago
From Pts or $391
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Santiago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Santiago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Santiago.
San Francisco and Santiago are about 5,922 miles (9,530 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,922-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Santiago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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