What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas is to fly which costs $370 - $1,400 and takes 25h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas is to fly which takes 20h 50m and costs $410 - $1,400.

How far is it from San Diego to Punta Arenas?

The distance between San Diego and Punta Arenas is 10554 km.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas?

It takes approximately 20h 50m to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Punta Arenas?

Punta Arenas is 4h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 12:23 AM in San Diego and 4:23 AM in Punta Arenas.

Where can I stay near Punta Arenas?

There are 225+ hotels available in Punta Arenas.

San Diego to Punta Arenas - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas by plane or train

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Fly from San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane SAN - PUQ
20h 50m
$410–1,400
Fly from Tijuana International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane TIJ - PUQ
25h 28m
$374–1,323
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ)plane LAX - PUQ
23h 22m
$548–1,496

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) flights

25Weekly Planes

21h 52mAverage Duration

$417Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,554 km
Duration: 20h 50m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Punta Arenas, Chile?

Delta, LATAM Chile, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Presidente Carlos Ibáñez Del Campo International Airport (PUQ) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromSan Diego to Punta Arenasby plane or train

There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Punta Arenas by plane or train

Fly from San Diego International Airport

Fly from Tijuana International Airport

Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly