Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Santiago?

Bogotá (BOG) was the most common stop: 26% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez?

Arajet, LATAM Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Santiago?

Flights connecting via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 12h 53m.

What airlines fly to Santiago?

American Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Santiago from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Santiago. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Santiago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from Chicago to Santiago delayed?

Historically, on average around 0% of flights between Chicago and Santiago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 0 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Santiago?

Flights via New York (JFK) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $635.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Santiago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Santiago?

Houston (IAH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 23m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$288 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Santiago in 2026

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7:44 pm - 10:39 pm

ORD

SCL

49h 55m

2 stops

12:22 pm - 1:02 am

SCL

ORD

14h 40m

1 stop

$604Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21

5:59 pm - 1:50 am

ORD

SCL

54h 51m

2 stops

2:56 am - 1:02 am

SCL

ORD

23h 06m

1 stop

$615Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31

5:29 pm - 2:46 am

ORD

SCL

31h 17m

2 stops

12:22 pm - 1:02 am

SCL

ORD

14h 40m

1 stop

$616Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29

10:54 am - 7:15 am

MDW

SCL

19h 21m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 9:59 am

SCL

MDW

14h 19m

1 stop

$759Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27

10:54 am - 5:55 am

MDW

SCL

18h 01m

2 stops

10:55 pm - 6:33 pm

SCL

MDW

20h 38m

2 stops

$764Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

5:10 pm - 7:15 am

MDW

SCL

13h 05m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 10:36 pm

SCL

MDW

24h 31m

2 stops

$785LATAM Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22

10:54 am - 7:15 am

MDW

SCL

19h 21m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 3:44 pm

SCL

MDW

20h 04m

1 stop

$788LATAM Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

6:05 am - 5:40 am

MDW

SCL

21h 35m

2 stops

12:05 am - 10:44 pm

SCL

MDW

24h 39m

2 stops

$790LATAM Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14

12:46 pm - 7:15 am

MDW

SCL

17h 29m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 11:51 am

SCL

MDW

16h 11m

1 stop

$793Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

11:35 am - 6:55 am

MDW

SCL

16h 20m

2 stops

11:10 pm - 11:56 am

SCL

MDW

15h 46m

2 stops

$800LATAM Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

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LATAM Airlines flights from Chicago to Santiago

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LATAM Airlines

Aug 20

ORD10:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 18m

1 stop

SCL6:25 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 25

SCL10:55 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

19h 06m

1 stop

ORD5:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$727

LATAM Airlines

Aug 17

MDW5:10 pmChicago Midway

13h 05m

1 stop

SCL7:15 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 22

SCL11:05 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

24h 31m

2 stops

MDW10:36 pmChicago Midway

$785

LATAM Airlines

Aug 26

MDW10:54 amChicago Midway

19h 21m

1 stop

SCL7:15 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 30

SCL8:40 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 04m

1 stop

MDW3:44 pmChicago Midway

$788

Delta flights from Chicago to Santiago

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Delta

Aug 23

MDW10:54 amChicago Midway

19h 21m

1 stop

SCL7:15 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 27

SCL8:40 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

14h 19m

1 stop

MDW9:59 amChicago Midway

$759

Delta

Aug 20

MDW10:54 amChicago Midway

18h 01m

2 stops

SCL5:55 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 25

SCL10:55 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

20h 38m

2 stops

MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway

$764

Delta

Aug 20

MDW12:46 pmChicago Midway

17h 29m

1 stop

SCL7:15 amSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Aug 27

SCL8:40 pmSantiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 11m

1 stop

MDW11:51 amChicago Midway

$793

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ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

7:44 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops49h 55m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/21

12:22 pm-1:02 am

1 stop14h 40m

$604

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

5:59 pm-1:50 am

2 stops54h 51m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 8/31

2:56 am-1:02 am

1 stop23h 06m

$615

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

5:29 pm-2:46 am

2 stops31h 17m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 9/29

12:22 pm-1:02 am

1 stop14h 40m

$616

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

10:54 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/27

8:40 pm-9:59 am

1 stop14h 19m

$759

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

10:54 am-5:55 am

2 stops18h 01m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 8/25

10:55 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$764

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

5:10 pm-7:15 am

1 stop13h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sat 8/22

11:05 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$785

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

10:54 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 21m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Sun 8/30

8:40 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$788

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

6:05 am-5:40 am

2 stops21h 35m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 9/14

12:05 am-10:44 pm

2 stops24h 39m

$790

ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

12:46 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 29m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 8/27

8:40 pm-11:51 am

1 stop16h 11m

$793

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ChicagoSantiago

MDW - SCL

MDWSCL

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/4

11:35 am-6:55 am

2 stops16h 20m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 11/11

11:10 pm-11:56 am

2 stops15h 46m

$800

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Santiago

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Santiago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $825 to $1,144.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $604.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Santiago?

In general, June is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santiago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $694. If you don’t want to visit Santiago in June, then you should wait until April to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $708.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Santiago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Santiago from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Santiago for around $828 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Santiago from Chicago for as low as $621 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Santiago flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Santiago flight.

How have Chicago to Santiago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Chicago to Santiago flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Santiago

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Fastest flight time	13h 00m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Santiago takes 13h 00m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Santiago. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Santiago.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Santiago

How far is Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez by plane?
The distance between Chicago and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is about 5311.0 mi. 13h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Santiago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Santiago, the leading airline is LATAM Airlines, making up 21% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 18%, Avianca with 17%, and American Airlines with 16%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Santiago

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Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $537	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,561 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
LATAM Airlines	PriceFrom $540	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,965 reviews	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $558	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,520 reviews	Search Avianca flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,844 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,037 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,486 reviews	Search Delta flights

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