Sacramento to Santiago (SMF–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 8 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 17m AAACAF → CXLA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santiago flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 32m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Santiago flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 21h 16m 8CASWN → DL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Santiago flights
JFK New York 27h 38m B6 → CXLA New York (JFK) to Santiago flights
IAH Houston ~13h 56m UAVA → Houston (IAH) to Santiago flights
MEX Mexico City ~14h 26m → LA Mexico City (MEX) to Santiago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~15h 7m AAAYBA → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santiago flights
YYZ Toronto ~17h 15m AC → Toronto (YYZ) to Santiago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sacramento to Santiago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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All flights from Santiago (SCL) Santiago to Sacramento flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to SCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LAX ~13h 17m IAH ~13h 56m MEX ~14h 26m DFW ~15h 7m ATL ~16h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
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
SMF → SCL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
SCL → SMF
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
SMF: PDT · SCL: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 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.
Facts

SMF–SCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Santiago route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 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 SMF to SCL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Daniel K. Inouye.
Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Daniel K. Inouye. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.