Quick verdict: which Chile eSIM to buy
Chile is the world's longest country, and coverage tracks the population — dense in Santiago, thinner the further south (or higher into the desert) you go. A fixed-data Flysimio plan wins on price for most trips; the real question is size, not provider.
| Trip length | Recommended plan | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago city break | Flysimio 3 GB / 30 days | $13.25 |
| 1–2 weeks (Santiago + Atacama) | Flysimio 5 GB / 30 days | $20.80 |
| 2–3 weeks (full length incl. Patagonia) | Flysimio 10 GB / 30 days | $37.95 |
| Digital nomad / heavy streamer | A large fixed plan, or an unlimited pass | Compare the 20 GB row against the unlimited rows in the index above |
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Chile eSIM price index — August 2026
Across 4 providers and 14 plans compared in August 2026, the cheapest Chile eSIM data on a standard 3–50 GB plan works out at $3.48/GB (Flysimio, priced live). On the same measure the cheapest rival plan is Nomad at $1.95/GB — cheaper than our best equivalent plan, which costs 79% more per gigabyte.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Price per GB | Network | Best for | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad | 20 GB / 30 days | $39.00 | $1.95/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 10 GB / 30 days | $25.00 | $2.50/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Nomad | 5 GB / 30 days | $14.00 | $2.80/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flysimio | 20 GB / 30 days | $69.68 | $3.48/GB | WOM | Live | |
| Flysimio | 10 GB / 30 days | $37.95 | $3.80/GB | WOM | Live | |
| Flysimio | 3 GB / 15 days | $12.48 | $4.16/GB | WOM | Live | |
| Flysimio | 5 GB / 30 days | $20.80 | $4.16/GB | WOM | Live | |
| Flysimio | 1 GB / 7 days | $4.55 | $4.55/GB | WOM | Live | |
| Nomad | 1 GB / 7 days | $5.00 | $5.00/GB | Movistar | Easy app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days | $27.50 | — | Movistar | Coverage & app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 7 days | $27.90 | — | Telefónica (Movistar) | Unlimited data | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days | $92.00 | — | Movistar | Coverage & app | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 30 days | $95.90 | — | Telefónica (Movistar) | Unlimited data | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Flysimio | Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days | $240.90 | — | WOM | Live |
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps. Airalo's Chile store lists unlimited packages only.
- Holafly · Unlimited / 7 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps.
- Holafly · Unlimited / 30 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Flysimio · Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days: 2 GB per day at full speed, then 1 Mbps. Sold as 1–30-day passes; 30 days is priced here for comparison.
How this table is priced. Flysimio prices are read live from our carrier catalog every time this page loads, so the figure here is the figure at checkout. Competitor prices are the US-dollar price shown on each provider's own site, read on the date in the last column and linked to the page we read it from; promotional prices are marked alongside the list price. Price per GB is the plan price divided by its included data — unlimited passes have no per-GB figure and are ranked by total price instead. Full method: how we test, the eSIM Price Index and what an eSIM costs.
- Nomad — checked Aug 14, 2026 — www.nomadesim.com/chile-eSIM
- Airalo — checked Aug 14, 2026 — www.airalo.com/chile-esim
- Holafly — checked Aug 14, 2026 — esim.holafly.com/esim-chile/
Chile coverage: the Atacama, Patagonia, and Easter Island
Entel operates Chile's most extensive rural and southern network, reaching down the Carretera Austral toward Coyhaique and Villa O'Higgins. Coverage in Chile's standout destinations varies a lot by how remote they are:
- Atacama Desert (San Pedro de Atacama, Valle de la Luna): 4G at town centres; the remote altiplano and salt flats beyond town are typically offline.
- Torres del Paine National Park: 4G at the administration centre and main trailheads; the backcountry "W" and "O" circuits thin to no signal well beyond the base camps.
- Easter Island (Rapa Nui): 4G in Hanga Roa town; the Rano Raraku quarry and Anakena Beach have limited signal.
- Santiago: full 5G in Providencia, Las Condes, and the city centre, including all Metro stations.
Frequently asked questions
Is there coverage in the Atacama Desert?
Yes, in San Pedro de Atacama and on the main routes. Remote salt flats and altiplano areas above 4,000m are typically outside network coverage — download offline maps before venturing off-road.
Does the eSIM work in Torres del Paine?
Yes at the park headquarters and main trailheads. The backcountry W and O circuits have no coverage beyond the first few kilometres — plan for offline navigation, which applies to any provider.
What is the best eSIM for Chile?
For most trips, a fixed-data Flysimio plan (5–10 GB) is the better value. Even at the largest 20 GB tier, Flysimio undercuts Airalo's unlimited 30-day plan.
Can I use this eSIM on Easter Island?
Yes. Hanga Roa has 4G. Remote archaeological sites like Rano Raraku and Anakena Beach have limited or no signal.
Is 5G available in Santiago?
Yes. 5G is active in Providencia, Las Condes, Miraflores, and the city centre, with speeds typically 300–800 Mbps.
How much data do I need for two weeks covering Santiago and the Atacama?
For typical use — maps, messaging, and photos — 5 GB is comfortable. If your trip also extends south into Patagonia or involves heavier streaming, size up to 10 GB.
Sources & further reading
Daniel Reyes
eSIM & Mobile Networks Writer
Daniel is a telecoms writer who has covered mobile networks and eSIM technology since 2019. He breaks down carrier coverage, device compatibility, and activation step by step.