Santiago to Detroit (SCL–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SCL and DTW. 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 9 hubs
MIA Miami 13h 23m AAETLA → AAAFAM Miami (MIA) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 41m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
JFK New York 16h 12m LA → AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 7m LA → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
LHR London 23h 36m AYBAIB → DLSKSV London (LHR) to Detroit flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 27h 18m AFKL → AFDLKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Detroit flights
CUN Cancún 33h 9m LA → DL Cancún (CUN) to Detroit flights
MEX Mexico City 34h 45m LA → AFDL Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit flights
PUJ Punta Cana 35h 35m DMLA → DL Punta Cana (PUJ) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santiago to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
MIA ~13h 23m ATL ~13h 41m JFK ~16h 12m LAX ~18h 7m LHR ~23h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
673
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 → DTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
DTW → 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. DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Detroit is 1 hour behind Santiago.
SCL: -03 · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 5:00 PM in Detroit.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SCL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Detroit route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to DTW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW 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.
Detroit is 1 hour 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.