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Connecting route · Switzerland → Chile

Flights from Zurich to Santiago

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

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

Zurich to Santiago at a glance

Fastest journey17h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Paris

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) SCL
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, SWISS · Leg 2: Iberia, LATAM Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 27m
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2
ZRH Paris (CDG) SCL
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~17h 42m
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3
ZRH London (LHR) SCL
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 03m
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4
ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) SCL
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~18h 15m
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ZRH Toronto (YYZ) SCL
Leg 1: Air Canada, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~21h 23m
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ZRH Istanbul (IST) SCL
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
-4hSantiago vs Zurich
Currency in Santiago
USD
Airports
ZRH → SCL

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, Paris and London. 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 17h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,947 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Santiago?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Amsterdam (AMS). 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: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Santiago?
Santiago is 4 hours behind Zurich.

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