Raleigh/Durham to Santiago (RDU–SCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RDU and SCL. Nearest airports to RDU with scheduled service: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 62 mi) · Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 66 mi) · Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV, 80 mi)
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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 9 hubs
MIA Miami 10h 59m AAAMAT → 5YAAL7 Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 59m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 12h 49m CM → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 13h 12m AAAMAT → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 24m AAASDL → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 25h 4m AFKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Santiago flights
LHR London 36h AAAYBA → BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~12h 46m MX → DMLA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City ~15h 2m AM → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
MIA ~10h 59m ATL ~11h 59m PUJ ~12h 46m PTY ~12h 49m JFK ~13h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
524
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
RDU → SCL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SCL → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, 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 RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Tocumen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SCL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
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 Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.