San Francisco to Santiago (SFO–SCL) — 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
LAX Los Angeles 12h 59m AAAFAM → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
MIA Miami 14h 35m AAATAZ → 5YAAL7 Miami (MIA) to Santiago flights
PTY Tocumen 15h 20m CMUA → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 27m AFAMCI → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 17h 3m AAAFAM → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City 17h 14m ACAMUA → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 31h 56m AFKLLX → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Santiago flights
MEL Melbourne 32h 15m UA → CXJLLA Melbourne (MEL) to Santiago flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 32h 16m QFUA → CXJLLA Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Santiago flights
LHR London 32h 45m ACAYBA → BA London (LHR) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
LAX ~12h 59m MIA ~14h 35m PTY ~15h 20m ATL ~16h 27m JFK ~17h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
813
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
SFO → SCL
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Return
SCL → SFO
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SCL: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 10:00 PM in Santiago.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Chile visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A tourist card (Tarjeta de Turismo) is issued at immigration and must be kept until departure. Extensions for an additional 90 days can be requested at the Extranjeria office in Santiago.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SCL
Full nameComodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
IATA / ICAOSCL / SCEL
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Passengers/yr26.2M
Elevation1,555 ft / 474 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Miami and Tocumen.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SCL 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.
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from SCL to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Los Angeles, Miami and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.