Washington to Santiago (DCA–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between DCA and SCL. Nearest airports to DCA with scheduled service: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 23 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 30 mi) · Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 70 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MIA Miami 11h 46m AAATDL → 5YAAL7 Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 14m AAAFAM → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 13h 4m AAAFAM → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 14m AAASDL → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DCA and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
MIA ~11h 46m ATL ~12h 14m JFK ~13h 4m LAX ~19h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
486
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → SCL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SCL → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Washington.
DCA: EDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Chile visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued at immigration and must be kept until departure. Extensions for an additional 90 days can be requested at the Extranjeria office in Santiago.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SCL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Washington.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.