Mexico City to Santiago (MEX–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 330 | 8h40 | – | – | – |
| AM Aeromexico | 5 | 789 | 8h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · SCL: -03
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 9:00 PM in Santiago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.