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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM10
AM Aeromexi
789
10:00 AM
CST T2
9:15 PM
-03
8h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA621
LA LATAM
330
7:50 PM
CST T1
7:30 AM+1
-03
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA622
LA LATAM
330
9:00 AM
-03 T2
2:50 PM
CST
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM11
AM Aeromexi
789
11:25 PM
-03 T2
4:56 AM+1
CST
8h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Mexico City to Santiago
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 4,099 mi 8h 15m nonstop +3h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

MEX–SCL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 4,099 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 Airlines 7 330 8h40
AM Aeromexico 5 789 8h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
330 Airbus A330 – LA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: AM (5 flights/wk, 42%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
912
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 9:00 PM in Santiago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,099 mi / 6,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 15m to 8h 40m.
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 time8h 15m to 8h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections20 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 8h 15m to 8h 40m. The route covers 4,099 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MEX to SCL. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTG, YUL, ATL, PTY, IAH, MIA, DFW, JFK, MID, BOG, LIM, CUN, EZE, PUJ, GRU, LAX, YYZ, CDG, LHR and MAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Santiago is 3 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.
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.
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 Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEX to SCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEX to SCL ranges from 8 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,099 miles (6,596 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CTG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.