Houston to Santiago (IAH–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIM Lima 11h 30m UA → H2LAQF Lima (LIM) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 11h 36m AAATAV → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 11h 38m CMUA → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 55m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 12h 24m F9NKUA → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
BOG Bogota 12h 36m AVUA → ACAVLA Bogota (BOG) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 28m AMF9NZ → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
GRU São Paulo 14h 41m UA → BAETH2 São Paulo (GRU) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 6m AAAFAS → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
EZE Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) 16h 17m UA → 5YARH2 Buenos Aires (Ezeiza) (EZE) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,664 mi 8h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–SCL had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,664 miles in 8h 40m.

Also explore IAH Routes SCL Routes IAH Live Flights SCL Live Flights IAH Delays
All flights from Santiago (SCL) Santiago to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 50% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
MID ~11h 13m LIM ~11h 30m MIA ~11h 36m PTY ~11h 38m ATL ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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
IAH → SCL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
SCL → IAH
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,664 mi / 7,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m gate to gate.
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 IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance4,664 mi / 7,505 km
Flight time8h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take about 8h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,664 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to SCL: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jorge Chávez, Miami and Tocumen.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SCL to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from IAH to SCL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SCL is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,664 miles (7,505 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jorge Chávez, Miami and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.