Dulles to Santiago (IAD–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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 11h 55m AFAMCM DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
BOG Bogota 12h 26m AVG3 ACAVLA Bogota (BOG) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 12h 34m CMUA CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 12h 43m UA LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 12h 45m UA DMLA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Santiago flights
GRU São Paulo 15h 40m UA BAETH2 São Paulo (GRU) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 17h 56m AFAMCI CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 9m AAAZCA CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 19h 40m CMLXJUA 5YAAL7 Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
MAD Madrid 23h 50m ACAYEI BACXIB Madrid (MAD) to Santiago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
888
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → SCL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
SCL → IAD
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. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, El Dorado and Tocumen.
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 Dulles.
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, El Dorado and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.