Santiago to Washington (SCL–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SCL and DCA. Nearest airports to SCL with scheduled service: Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, 122 mi) · Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA, 159 mi) · Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ, 187 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 4 hubs
MIA Miami 11h 51m AAETLA → AADLG3 Miami (MIA) to Washington flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 38m DL → AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Washington flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 4m LA → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Washington flights
JFK New York 17h 41m LA → AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Washington flights
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Santiago to Washington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to DCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
MIA ~11h 51m ATL ~12h 38m LAX ~17h 4m JFK ~17h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
504
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
SCL → DCA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
DCA → SCL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Washington is 0 hours the same as Santiago.
SCL: -04 · DCA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
Getting from DCA

The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.

Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.

Washington Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.

Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SCL–DCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Washington route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to DCA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Los Angeles.
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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.