Des Moines to Santiago (DSM–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 12h 12m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 22h 45m QR → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 33h 48m AA → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
IAH Houston ~12h 39m CMNZUA → Houston (IAH) to Santiago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~13h 49m AAASAY → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Santiago (SCL) Santiago to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
ATL ~12h 12m IAH ~12h 39m DFW ~13h 49m MIA ~22h 45m LAX ~33h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
250
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
DSM → SCL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
SCL → DSM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, 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.
Facts

DSM–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 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 DSM to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.