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Flights from Sacramento to Santiago

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 15h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 07m
SMFSCLIAH

Sacramento to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey15h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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
SAC Houston (IAH) SCL
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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2
SAC Dallas (DFW) SCL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 12m
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3
SAC Atlanta (ATL) SCL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m
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SAC Toronto (YYZ) SCL
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~17h 40m
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) SCL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 29m
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SAC Orlando (MCO) SCL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 02m
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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
9,571 km5,944 miles
Journey time
15h 07mestimate
Time difference
+5hSantiago vs Sacramento
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
SMF → SCL

Flights from Sacramento to Santiago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. 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 Sacramento to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,571 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL) and Toronto (YYZ). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Santiago?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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