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

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777
10:41 PM
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9:29 AM+1
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UA United
777
9:45 PM
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UA United
772
10:45 PM
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Houston to Santiago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,664 mi 8h 48m nonstop +2h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

IAH–SCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,664 miles in approximately 8h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAH Routes SCL Routes IAH Live Flights SCL Live Flights IAH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 777 8h48 65% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to SCL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
MID ~14h 11m JFK ~15h 12m BUR ~15h 17m YUL ~16h 10m PTY ~17h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,344
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
SCL → IAH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
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
+2h
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 8:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,664 mi / 7,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 48m.
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 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 8h 48m. The route covers 4,664 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to SCL. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MID, JFK, BUR, YUL, PTY, ATL, MIA, DFW, BOG, EZE, LIM, YYZ, GIG, PUJ, MEX, GRU, LAX, CUN, SYD, LHR, CDG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 2 hours 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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SCL ranges from 8 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,664 miles (7,505 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.