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Flights from Santiago to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Chicago. 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
SCLCHIPUJ

Santiago to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Punta Cana or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Santiago to Chicago

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

1
SCL Punta Cana (PUJ) CHI
Leg 1: Arajet, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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SCL Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m
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3
SCL Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 14m
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4
SCL Mexico City (MEX) CHI
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 09m
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SCL Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 45m
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SCL Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 57m
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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
8,553 km5,311 miles
Journey time
13h 12mestimate
Time difference
-3hChicago vs Santiago
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
SCL → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Santiago to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Chicago?
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 Santiago to Chicago?
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 Santiago and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Punta Cana (PUJ), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA) and Mexico City (MEX). Arajet flies both legs via Punta Cana, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Chicago?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Chicago?
Chicago is 3 hours behind Santiago.

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