New York to Santiago (JFK–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AR1
AR Aerolineas Argentin
1:11 PM
EDT
11:04 PM
-03
8h 53m
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CX7823
CX Cathay Pacific
788
6:25 PM
EDT T4
5:55 AM+1
-03
10h 30m
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LA533
LA LATAM
789
6:25 PM
EDT T4
5:55 AM+1
-03
10h 30m
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LA532
LA LATAM
789
10:30 PM
-03 T2
8:00 AM+1
EDT
10h 30m
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New York to Santiago
3 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 5,119 mi 8h 53m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

JFK–SCL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, LATAM Airlines and Aerolineas Argentinas lead the route. The flight covers 5,119 miles in approximately 8h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 788 10h30 66% Oneworld –
LA LATAM Airlines 7 789 10h30 66% – –
AR Aerolineas Argentinas 1 – 8h53 66% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – CX
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 47%)
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 47%)
SkyTeam: AR (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to SCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
CTG ~13h 25m YUL ~14h 0m PUJ ~18h 30m MIA ~18h 33m YYZ ~19h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,451
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
JFK → SCL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
SCL → JFK
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
5,119 mi / 8,238 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 53m to 10h 30m.
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 JFK

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.

Facts

JFK–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance5,119 mi / 8,238 km
Flight time8h 53m to 10h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights15 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 8h 53m to 10h 30m. The route covers 5,119 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aerolineas Argentinas, Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SCL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTG, YUL, PUJ, MIA, YYZ, PTY, GIG, ATL, BOG, LIM, MAD, GRU, MEX, IAH, LAX, EZE, DFW, CUN, LHR, CDG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of New York.
Yes, return flights from SCL to JFK 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 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, Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JFK to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to SCL ranges from 8 hours 53 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,119 miles (8,238 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CTG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.