Santiago to San Francisco (SCL–SFO) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 36m LA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco flights
MEX Mexico City 15h 30m LA ACAMNH Mexico City (MEX) to San Francisco flights
MIA Miami 15h 51m AAETLA AAAZCM Miami (MIA) to San Francisco flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 30m DL AFAMCA Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco flights
PTY Tocumen 17h 10m CMKL CM Tocumen (PTY) to San Francisco flights
JFK New York 17h 57m LA AAAFAM New York (JFK) to San Francisco flights
LHR London 25h 43m AYBAIB ACAYBA London (LHR) to San Francisco flights
MAD Madrid 26h 5m AYBACX EIIB Madrid (MAD) to San Francisco flights
BCN Barcelona 27h 3m IBLL LLUA Barcelona (BCN) to San Francisco flights
AKL Auckland 27h 35m LAMHQF LXNZUA Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santiago to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,922 mi 2h nonstop -3h behind

SCL–SFO had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,922 miles in 2h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SCL–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SCL to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
879
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SCL → SFO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
SFO → SCL
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Santiago.
SCL: -04 · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santiago, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
5,922 mi / 9,530 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

SCL–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santiago to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance5,922 mi / 9,530 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SCL
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCL to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 5,922 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SCL to SFO: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Miami.
San Francisco is 3 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.

Flights from SCL to SFO

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SCL to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCL to SFO is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,922 miles (9,530 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.