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Connecting route · Chile → Switzerland

Flights from Santiago to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Santiago to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 17h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 27m
SCLZRHMAD

Santiago to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey17h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Santiago to Zurich

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

1
SCL Madrid (MAD) ZRH
Leg 1: Iberia, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~17h 27m
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2
SCL Amsterdam (AMS) ZRH
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, SWISS, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 15m
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3
SCL Paris (CDG) ZRH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~17h 42m
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4
SCL London (LHR) ZRH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~18h 03m
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5
SCL Toronto (YYZ) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air Canada, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~21h 23m
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SCL Istanbul (IST) ZRH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 04m
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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
11,947 km7,419 miles
Journey time
17h 27mestimate
Time difference
+4hZurich vs Santiago
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
SCL → ZRH

Flights from Santiago to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,947 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Iberia flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and Zurich?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Santiago and Zurich?
Zurich is 4 hours ahead of Santiago.

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