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Flights from Chicago to Santiago
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Punta Cana or Atlanta, about 13h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 12m
Chicago to Santiago at a glance
Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Punta Cana or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Santiago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Punta Cana (PUJ) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet, LATAM Airlines
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CHI Atlanta (ATL) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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CHI Miami (MIA) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines
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CHI Mexico City (MEX) SCL
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, LATAM Airlines
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CHI Houston (IAH) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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CHI Dallas (DFW) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,553 km5,311 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +3hSantiago vs Chicago
- Currency in Santiago
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SCL
Flights from Chicago to Santiago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Punta Cana, Atlanta and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,553 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Punta Cana (PUJ), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Mexico City (MEX). American Airlines flies both legs via Punta Cana, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Santiago?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Santiago?
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Chicago.
