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Flights from Santiago to Washington

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or Bogota, about 13h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 36m
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Santiago to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey12h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Santiago to Washington

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

1
SCL Atlanta (ATL) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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2
SCL Bogota (BOG) WAS
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~12h 36m
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3
SCL Miami (MIA) WAS
Leg 1: American Airlines, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 40m
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4
SCL Santa Cruz (VVI) WAS
Leg 1: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación
One airline, one ticket ~12h 58m
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5
SCL Panama City (PTY) WAS
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 41m
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SCL Mexico City (MEX) WAS
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 30m
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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
8,071 km5,012 miles
Journey time
12h 36mestimate
Time difference
-2hWashington vs Santiago
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
SCL → IAD, DCA

Flights from Santiago to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Bogota 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,071 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and Washington?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Bogota (BOG), Miami (MIA) and Santa Cruz (VVI). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Washington?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Washington?
Washington is 2 hours behind Santiago.

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