Statistics on Los Angeles -Santiago flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Santiago (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Santiago from Los Angeles airport is $ 807 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 689 (in may) and $ 1065 (in december), which is a saving of $ 119 or a surplus of $ 258 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $753 to $806 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Santiago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Santiago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Santiago from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 689, saving $ 119 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 807). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1065).
Flight Los Angeles -Santiago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 731 | $ 922 | fair price |
| February | $ 657 | $ 890 | fair price |
| March | $ 640 | $ 851 | fair price |
| April | $ 608 | $ 750 | good price |
| May | $ 559 | $ 689 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 555 | $ 714 | good price |
| July | $ 684 | $ 851 | fair price |
| August | $ 564 | $ 726 | good price |
| September | $ 552 | $ 731 | good price |
| October | $ 560 | $ 721 | good price |
| November | $ 615 | $ 767 | good price |
| December | $ 804 | $ 1065 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Santiago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Santiago range from $376 to $1451. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $377 to $430), 1% at the maximum price (from $1397 to $1451). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $753 to $806 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Santiago flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Santiago airport: latam airlines group, United, Copa, Aeromexico (aerm), Avianca Brazil, Avianca (scheduled), Delta, Spirit Airlines and jetBlue.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, latam airlines group was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Santiago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Santiago flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 349 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Santiago flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $60.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Santiago to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $74. Conversely, departing from Santiago on a saturday may cost you an additional $94.
Top prices Los Angeles -Santiago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 15-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 705 | direct flight with Delta |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 11-09 to 24-09-2024 | $ 567 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 15-09 to 26-09-2024 | $ 705 | direct flight with Delta |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 04-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 639 | layover flight with volaris costa rica |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 06-11 to 13-11-2024 | $ 600 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 21-11 to 28-11-2024 | $ 677 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 16-01 to 23-01-2025 | $ 643 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 06-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 625 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 646 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 02-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 648 | layover flight with Avianca (scheduled) |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Santiago to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Santiago flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Santiago, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 756 $, which is a saving of 51 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (207 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Santiago flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 860), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 7 to 8 months ($ 835), 8 to 9 months ($ 903), 10 to 11 months ($ 917) |
| February | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 876), 3 to 4 months ($ 862), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 798), 6 to 7 months ($ 833), 7 to 8 months ($ 830), 8 to 9 months ($ 792), 9 to 10 months ($ 783) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 705 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 805), 3 to 4 months ($ 804), 4 to 5 months ($ 818), 5 to 6 months ($ 791), 6 to 7 months ($ 791), 7 to 8 months ($ 753), 8 to 9 months ($ 715), 10 to 11 months ($ 756) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 749), 3 to 4 months ($ 738), 4 to 5 months ($ 738), 9 to 10 months ($ 748) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 642 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 666), 5 to 6 months ($ 653), 6 to 7 months ($ 644) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704), 5 to 6 months ($ 714), 6 to 7 months ($ 696), 10 to 11 months ($ 710) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 739 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 817), 2 to 3 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 845) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 567 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 705), 2 to 3 months ($ 642), 3 to 4 months ($ 626), 5 to 6 months ($ 690) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 618 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 675), 2 to 3 months ($ 624), 4 to 5 months ($ 645), 5 to 6 months ($ 651) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 588 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 719), 2 to 3 months ($ 622), 3 to 4 months ($ 616), 4 to 5 months ($ 620), 5 to 6 months ($ 687) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 665 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 748), 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 4 to 5 months ($ 685), 5 to 6 months ($ 698), 6 to 7 months ($ 712), 7 to 8 months ($ 706) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 925 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1034), 3 to 4 months ($ 1036), 4 to 5 months ($ 958), 5 to 6 months ($ 992), 6 to 7 months ($ 1020), 8 to 9 months ($ 934) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Santiago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $16 more.
Los Angeles to Santiago: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1957 $703 to $5834 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 844 $530 to $1082 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1269 $1001 to $1665 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 863 $705 to $1191 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 844 $510 to $1296 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 939 $639 to $1369 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 994 $542 to $1427 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1172 $1113 to $1308 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1120 $643 to $1453 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1127 $625 to $1498 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1007 $639 to $1389 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 648 $648 to $648 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april is cheaper to travel to Santiago. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!