Santiago to Des Moines (SCL–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SCL and DSM. 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 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 16h 5m DL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 11m LA → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
MIA Miami 25h 19m AAETLA → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santiago to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~16h 5m LAX ~20h 11m MIA ~25h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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 → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → SCL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Des Moines is 2 hours behind Santiago.
SCL: -03 · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 4:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

SCL–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-2 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: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
Des Moines is 2 hours behind Santiago.
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, Los Angeles and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.