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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
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.
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.





