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

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LA603+3
LA LATAM Chile
789
3:47 PM
PDT T2
5:26 AM+1
-04
10h 39m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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CX7813cs
CX Cathay Pacific
788
3:55 PM
PDT T2
5:35 AM+1
-04
10h 40m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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LA602+3
LA LATAM Chile
789
11:23 PM
-04 T2
7:20 AM+1
PDT
10h 57m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOG Bogota 12h 50m 6R → ACAVLA Bogota (BOG) to Santiago flights
LIM Lima 13h 5m CXJLLA → H2LAQF Lima (LIM) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 14h 8m CM → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 14h 9m AAATAY → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 14h 54m AAAFAM → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 15h 55m AAAMCX → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 17h 10m AAAFAM → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
GRU São Paulo 17h 35m JJJLLA → BAETH2 São Paulo (GRU) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 18h 17m AAAMDL → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
LHR London 29h 37m AAAYBA → BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Santiago
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,584 mi 10h 40m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–SCL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Chile leads the route. The flight covers 5,584 miles in approximately 10h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LAX Routes SCL Routes LAX Live Flights SCL Live Flights LAX Delays
All flights from Santiago (SCL) Santiago to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile Also: CX 6 789 10h39 76% – CX
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – CX
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (6 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, LAX to SCL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
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
12
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BOG ~12h 50m LIM ~13h 5m NLU ~13h 40m PTY ~14h 8m MIA ~14h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
841
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
LAX → SCL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
SCL → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

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 1 1
Weekly flights 12 –
Flight time 10h 40m 10h 3m
Departure OTP 76% –
Burbank (BUR) to Santiago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
5,584 mi / 8,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 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 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.

Facts

LAX–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance5,584 mi / 8,987 km
Flight time10h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take about 10h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 5,584 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to SCL: LATAM Chile.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include El Dorado, Jorge Chávez and Tocumen.
Santiago is 3 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 LATAM Chile. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to SCL is about 10 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,584 miles (8,987 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Dorado, Jorge Chávez and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR).