Cancún to Santiago (CUN–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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LA583
LA LATAM
788
12:15 PM
EST T2
10:00 PM
-03
7h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA582
LA LATAM
788
9:30 AM
-03 T2
3:40 PM
EST
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cancún to Santiago
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,908 mi 7h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

CUN–SCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,908 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Airlines 2 788 7h45
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to SCL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Santiago from Cancún

Nearby airports with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Metric CUN→SCL MID→SCL
Distance from CUN 179 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 7h 45m 7h 32m
Airports within 200 miles of CUN with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Cancún.
CUN: EST · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 8:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
3,908 mi / 6,289 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Chile visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration you receive a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card). Keep it safe. You need it when you leave.

The 90-day stay can be extended once at the Departamento de Extranjeria in Santiago for a fee.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance3,908 mi / 6,289 km
Flight time7h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 7h 45m. The route covers 3,908 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from CUN to SCL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTY, YUL, MIA, IAH, ATL, DFW, LIM, BOG, YYZ, MEX, EZE, PUJ, LHR, LAX, CDG, JFK and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Cancún.
Yes, return flights from SCL to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to SCL

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to SCL ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,908 miles (6,289 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via PTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mérida (MID).