Los Angeles to Santiago (LAX–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX7813
CX Cathay Pacific
788
3:05 PM
PDT T2
5:35 AM+1
-03
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA603
LA LATAM
788
3:05 PM
PDT T2
5:35 AM+1
-03
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA602
LA LATAM
788
11:55 PM
-03 T2
7:15 AM+1
PDT
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Santiago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,584 mi 10h 30m nonstop +4h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

LAX–SCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,584 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 788 10h30 67% Oneworld
LA LATAM Airlines 7 788 10h30 67%
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – CX, LA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to SCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,282
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
LAX → SCL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
SCL → LAX
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Santiago from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Metric LAX→SCL BUR→SCL
Distance from LAX 18 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 10h 30m 10h 3m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
5,584 mi / 8,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance5,584 mi / 8,987 km
Flight time10h 30m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 10h 30m. The route covers 5,584 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LAX to SCL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, YUL, ATL, DFW, MIA, IAH, PTY, LIM, BOG, MEX, YYZ, JFK, GRU, CUN, SYD, MEL, LHR, CDG, AKL and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from SCL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LAX to SCL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and LATAM Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LAX to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to SCL ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,584 miles (8,987 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR).