Mexico City to Santiago (MEX–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA621
LA LATAM Chile
330
8:05 PM
CST T1
6:55 AM+1
-04
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA622
LA LATAM Chile
330
10:05 AM
-04 T2
4:10 PM
CST
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Santiago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,099 mi 7h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

MEX–SCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Chile and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 4,099 miles in approximately 7h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEX–SCL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LA LATAM Chile 7 330 7h50
AM Aeromexico 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
330 Airbus A330 – LA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: AM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEX 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
674
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.

Other ways to reach Santiago from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Metric MEX→SCL NLU→SCL
Distance from MEX 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 7h 50m 8h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 8:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,099 mi / 6,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Chile visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. At immigration you receive a Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card). Keep it safe. You need it when you leave.

The 90-day stay can be extended once at the Departamento de Extranjeria in Santiago for a fee.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Santiago route.
Route details
Distance4,099 mi / 6,596 km
Flight time7h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to SCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport take approximately 7h 50m. The route covers 4,099 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and LATAM Chile.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MEX to SCL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MID, CTG, IAH, CLO, DFW, EWR, YYZ, YUL, ATL, PTY, MIA, CUN, JFK, YVR, BOG, LIM, MDE, EZE, PUJ, GRU, LHR, LAX, CDG, MAD and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from SCL to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEX to SCL

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and LATAM Chile. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEX to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to SCL ranges from 7 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,099 miles (6,596 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (NLU).