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Connecting route · Ecuador → Chile

Flights from Quito to Santiago

There are no direct flights from Quito to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Guayaquil, about 7h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 15m
UIOSCLLIM

Quito to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Guayaquil

Best ways to fly from Quito to Santiago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
UIO Lima (LIM) SCL
Leg 1: Aeroregional, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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2
UIO Guayaquil (GYE) SCL
Leg 1: Aeroregional, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Ecuador
One airline, one ticket ~7h 20m
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3
UIO Bogota (BOG) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 43m
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4
UIO Panama City (PTY) SCL
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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UIO Buenos Aires (EZE) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: JetSmart, JetSmart Argentina, KLM
Self-transfer likely ~10h 23m
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UIO Medellin (MDE) SCL
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador · Leg 2: JetSmart
Self-transfer likely ~10h 01m
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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
3,788 km2,352 miles
Journey time
7h 15mestimate
Time difference
+2hSantiago vs Quito
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
UIO → SCL

Flights from Quito to Santiago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Quito to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima, Guayaquil and Bogota. 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 Quito to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,788 km.
Where do you change planes between Quito and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM), Guayaquil (GYE), Bogota (BOG) and Panama City (PTY). Aeroregional flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Quito and Santiago?
Quito: Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between Quito and Santiago?
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Quito.

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