Chicago to Santiago (ORD–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ATL Atlanta 11h 43m AAACAF → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
CUN Cancún 12h 11m AAEKF9 → LA Cancún (CUN) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 12h 27m 5YAAAC → 5YAALA Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 12h 55m AADMUA → LA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Santiago flights
BOG Bogota 13h 15m AV → ACAVLA Bogota (BOG) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 13h 41m BRCM → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 14h 2m AAASAT → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 38m AAACAF → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
GRU São Paulo 16h 55m UA → BAETH2 São Paulo (GRU) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 20h 33m AAAMEK → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore ORD Routes SCL Routes ORD Live Flights SCL Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Santiago (SCL) Santiago to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
ATL ~11h 43m CUN ~12h 11m MIA ~12h 27m MDE ~12h 32m CHS ~12h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,185
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
ORD → SCL
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
SCL → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, 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 ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and Miami.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Cancún and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.