Santiago to Los Angeles (SCL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SCL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LATAM Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,584 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA LATAM Airlines | 7 | 788 | 11h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SCL: -03 · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SCL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCL to LAX
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from LATAM Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SCL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCL to LAX ranges from 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,584 miles (8,987 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.