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✈️ Cheap flights to Chile
Compare fares to Chile from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Chile
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCL | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl | Santiago | Main |
| CCP | Carriel Sur Intl | Concepcion | Main |
| ZCO | La Araucanía Intl | Temuco | Main |
| PMC | El Tepual Intl | Puerto Montt | Main |
| ANF | Andrés Sabella Gálvez Intl | Antofagasta | Main |
| IQQ | Diego Aracena Intl | Iquique | Main |
| PUQ | President Carlos Ibáñez Intl | Punta Arenas | Main |
| IPC | Mataveri Intl | Isla De Pascua | Main |
| LSC | La Florida | La Serena-Coquimbo | Regional |
| CPO | Desierto de Atacama | Copiapo | Regional |
…and 7 more airports.
Most visitors fly into Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Land crossings link Chile with Argentina, Bolivia and Peru, and Easter Island is reached by flights from Santiago.
📅 Best time to fly to Chile
Best: November-March - summer in Patagonia and the Lake District, with long days and open trails.
Cheaper shoulder season: October and April - fewer crowds, autumn colour or spring blooms, and good conditions in Santiago and the Atacama.
Avoid: No bad time - June-August is cold and wet in the south but brings skiing near Santiago, and the Atacama is visitable all year.
Weather by month in Santiago
- 30°Jan☀️
- 30°Feb☀️
- 28°Mar☀️
- 23°Apr☀️
- 18°May⛅
- 15°Jun🌧
- 15°Jul🌧
- 17°Aug⛅
- 19°Sep⛅
- 23°Oct☀️
- 26°Nov☀️
- 29°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Chile
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Santiago | 11,653 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| New York → Santiago | 8,237 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Los Angeles → Santiago | 8,986 km | 11 h 30 min | |
| Chicago → Santiago | 8,560 km | 11 h 00 min | |
| Miami → Santiago | 6,656 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Santiago | 9,529 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Santiago | 8,616 km | 11 h 05 min | |
| Paris → Santiago | 11,672 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Santiago | 12,100 km | 15 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Santiago | 14,773 km | 18 h 30 min* | |
| Delhi → Santiago | 16,919 km | 21 h 05 min* | |
| Mumbai → Santiago | 16,083 km | 20 h 05 min* | |
| Singapore → Santiago | 16,412 km | 20 h 25 min* | |
| Sydney → Santiago | 11,339 km | 14 h 20 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Chile
- Santiago – A modern capital ringed by the Andes, with lively neighbourhoods, museums and easy access to wine valleys.
- Valparaíso – A bohemian port city of steep hills, street art and historic elevators.
- San Pedro de Atacama – An adobe oasis town for salt flats, lagoons, geysers and the Valley of the Moon.
- Torres del Paine National Park – Chile's most famous park, with dramatic peaks, glaciers and abundant wildlife.
- Easter Island (Rapa Nui) – A remote island of giant stone statues, volcanic craters and Polynesian culture.
- Pucón – A lakeside base for volcano climbs, hot springs, rafting and forest hikes.
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Flights to Chile: questions
What is the main airport in Chile?
The main international airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez Intl (SCL) in Santiago. Other airports with scheduled flights include Concepcion (CCP), Temuco (ZCO), Puerto Montt (PMC).
How long is the flight from London to Chile?
A nonstop flight from London to Santiago covers about 11,653 km and takes around 14 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Chile?
November-March - summer in Patagonia and the Lake District, with long days and open trails.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chile?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October and April - fewer crowds, autumn colour or spring blooms, and good conditions in Santiago and the Atacama.
Do I need a visa to fly to Chile?
It depends on your passport. See our Chile visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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