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Flights from Zurich to Santiago

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Santiago. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or New York, about 12h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 26m
ZRHSTIMAD

Zurich to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey12h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or New York

Best ways to fly from Zurich 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
ZRH Madrid (MAD) STI
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Europa
One airline, one ticket ~12h 26m
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2
ZRH New York (JFK) STI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 22m
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ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) STI
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 29m
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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
7,630 km4,738 miles
Journey time
12h 26mestimate
Time difference
-5hSantiago vs Zurich
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
ZRH → STI

Flights from Zurich to Santiago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Santiago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, New York and Philadelphia. 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 Zurich to Santiago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia (PHL). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Santiago?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Santiago: Cibao International Airport (STI).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Santiago?
Santiago is 5 hours behind Zurich.

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