New York to Santiago (JFK–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–SCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 5,119 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Chile Also: CX | 7 | 788 | 9h35 | – | CX | |
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Santiago from New York
| Metric | JFK→SCL | EWR→SCL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 35m | 10h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · SCL: -04
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Santiago.
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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–SCL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to SCL
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas and LATAM Chile. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JFK to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to SCL ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,119 miles (8,238 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).