Enjoy a fantastic deal to Santiago!
United Airlines is offering a regular economy fare of $653, which includes one checked bag and a standard carry-on.
Alternatively, there’s a Basic Economy fare available for $493. However, please note the restrictions associated with Basic Economy:
- No advance seat assignments
- Does not include checked bags – a fee of $70 for the first bag and $100 for the second applies
- No changes allowed
- No cancellations permitted – if you cancel after the 24-hour risk-free period, the fare becomes non-refundable
- Many online travel agencies may not display these fares as Basic Economy correctly.
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Santiago de Chile, Photo: kanbron via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Date:
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date. For more options, follow the instructions for “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” below.
Fare Availability:
- Travel is valid from late October to November, or late January 2026 to early February 2026. Limited availability; purchase at least one day in advance.
- Please note, if this post is older than two days, this fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is for checking availability. To purchase tickets, scroll to the “How to Buy” section below.
- Use Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software with the following criteria:
- Origin: SFO
- Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua ua
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
- This configuration instructs Matrix to search for the Basic Economy fare. Book the dates on United, then you can opt for the regular economy fare.
- Destination: SCL
- Return Advanced Routing Code:
- Routing Codes: ua ua
- Extension Codes: maxconnect 240
- (Click on the Advanced Codes link to enter advanced routing codes)
- Select “See calendar of lowest fares”
- Duration “3-10” (This is just a sample; feel free to use any 7-day date range)
- Check out the Beginner’s Guide on how to use Matrix by ITA Software
- Learn how to interpret airfare rules to your advantage
- Ensure the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software search page resembles the example below when all fields are filled in.
- You cannot purchase tickets directly through Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. Follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to complete your purchase.
Fare Class:
Elite Qualifying Dollars:
Routing:
- SFO – IAH (Houston) – SCL (Santiago) – IAH – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 12,584 miles or 3.9 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Redeemable Miles: 2,700 miles
How to Buy:
- Book your flight on United with the dates sourced from Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens do not require a visa. Check the TIMATIC Visa Database for other nationalities.
- Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP) – $1 USD = 952 CLP.
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