Flights to Santiago
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Santiago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,303 ft, SCL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,555 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Santiago
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,137 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Santiago to Córdoba | Argentina | 648 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Santiago to Montevideo | Uruguay | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Santiago to Rosario | Argentina | 933 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Santiago to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 1,284 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Santiago to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 904 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Santiago to Salta | Argentina | 1,087 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santiago to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Santiago to Santa Fe | Argentina | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Santiago to Avellaneda | Argentina | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Santiago to Corrientes | Argentina | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Santiago to Bahía Blanca | Argentina | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Santiago to Resistencia | Argentina | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Santiago to Merlo | Argentina | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Santiago to Quilmes | Argentina | 1,149 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Santiago to San Salvador de Jujuy | Argentina | 1,154 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santiago to Santiago del Estero | Argentina | 876 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Santiago to Laferrere | Argentina | 1,119 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Santiago to Paraná | Argentina | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Santiago to Puerto Montt | Chile | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Santiago to Temuco | Chile | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Santiago to Neuquén | Argentina | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Santiago to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,584 km (1,605 mi) | about 4 h 4 min |
| Santiago to Johannesburg | South Africa | 9,175 km (5,701 mi) | about 12 h 31 min |
| Santiago to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 2,925 km (1,817 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Santiago to Sydney | Australia | 11,347 km (7,051 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
| Santiago to Melbourne | Australia | 11,276 km (7,007 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Santiago to Cape Town | South Africa | 7,940 km (4,933 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Santiago to Durban | South Africa | 9,190 km (5,710 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Santiago to Brisbane | Australia | 11,823 km (7,346 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Santiago?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SCL from Santiago city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Santiago on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.