Minneapolis to Santiago (MSP–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSP and SCL. Nearest airports to MSP with scheduled service: Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 mi) · Rochester International Airport (RST, 76 mi) · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 85 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 8 hubs
MIA Miami 12h 35m AADLG3 → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 44m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 25m AFAMDL → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 16h 17m AFAMDL → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 20h 36m AMDL → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
LHR London 31h 35m DL → BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 35h 6m AFDLKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 35h 11m DLSY → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and SCL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
MIA ~12h 35m ATL ~12h 44m LAX ~15h 25m JFK ~16h 17m MEX ~20h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
638
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
MSP → SCL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
SCL → MSP
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Santiago.
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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Los Angeles.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.