Santiago to Chicago (SCL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SCL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SCL and ORD. 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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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
MIA Miami 12h 53m AAETLA → AAACAS Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 13h 54m DMLA → AADMUA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 14h 2m DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 14h 16m CMKLUA → BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 14h 30m LA → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
GRU São Paulo 15h 10m BAH2JA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago flights
BOG Bogota 16h 5m ACAVLA → AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 25m LA → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 16h 39m LA → AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
MAD Madrid 22h 58m AYBACX → AAAYBA Madrid (MAD) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santiago to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps SCL Routes ORD Routes SCL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Santiago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MIA ~12h 53m PUJ ~13h 54m ATL ~14h 2m PTY ~14h 16m JFK ~14h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,058
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → SCL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 4:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SCL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to Chicago 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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Punta Cana and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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.
Chicago 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 Miami, Punta Cana and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.