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

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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 48m AAETLA → 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 5m DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 14h 12m LA → AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 14h 20m LA → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 14h 25m CMKL → BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
GRU São Paulo 15h 15m BAH2JA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 15h 37m DMLA → AADMUA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
BOG Bogota 15h 58m ACAVLA → AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 21m LA → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) 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.
-1h behind

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

Also explore 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
21
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SFO ~8h 34m MIA ~12h 48m ATL ~13h 5m IAH ~13h 40m MDE ~14h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,095
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Santiago.
SCL: -04 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 5:00 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-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: 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Chicago 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.