Santiago (SCL) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Santiago (SCL) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 28,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.59. One airline flies nonstop from Santiago (SCL) to Los Angeles (LAX): LATAM Airlines. The two airports are 5,584 miles (8,987 km) apart. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mexico City, Lima and Panama City and more.
How many miles SCL to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn LATAM Airlines | 28,000 | $43.59–93.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 30,500 | $43.59–263.59 |
| British Airways ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 31,000 | $63.59–293.59 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn LATAM Airlines | 37,000 | $43.59–93.59 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn LATAM Airlines | 37,500 | $43.59–93.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn LATAM Airlines | 40,000 | $146.99–336.99 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn LATAM Airlines | 43,500 | $43.59–93.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SCL to LAX
- LATAM AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book SCL to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks LATAM Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks LATAM Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks LATAM Airlines
SCL to LAX with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mexico City (MEX)Aeromexico the whole way
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- Via Lima (LIM)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Panama City (PTY)Copa Airlines the whole way
- Via Cancun (CUN)LATAM Airlines, then Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and 1 more
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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- Via New York (JFK)LATAM Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
SCL to LAX: common questions
How many miles does SCL to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 28,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on LATAM Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.59. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (30,500), British Airways Club (31,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (37,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SCL to LAX?
LATAM Airlines flies nonstop from Santiago (SCL) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Santiago from Los Angeles by plane?
Santiago (SCL) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 5,584 miles (8,987 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SCL to LAX award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Santiago and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Mexico City (MEX), Lima (LIM), Panama City (PTY), Cancun (CUN) and Houston (IAH). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aeromexico through Mexico City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.