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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Santiago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:41 pm - 1:25 pmORD-SCL
42h 44m3 stops
2:30 pm - 10:53 pmSCL-ORD
33h 23m2 stops
Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
5:00 am - 4:10 amORD-SCL
22h 10m2 stops
2:30 pm - 8:55 amSCL-ORD
19h 25m2 stops
Thu, May 16 - Wed, May 29
7:56 am - 2:30 amORD-SCL
17h 34m1 stop
4:12 am - 12:15 amSCL-ORD
21h 03m1 stop
$810Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 28
4:00 pm - 1:25 pmORD-SCL
20h 25m2 stops
11:55 pm - 2:40 pmSCL-ORD
39h 45m2 stops
$811Avianca
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Fri, Aug 9 - Wed, Aug 21
10:11 am - 6:00 amMDW-SCL
18h 49m2 stops
8:40 pm - 11:53 amSCL-MDW
16h 13m1 stop
$822Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 11
5:55 pm - 2:00 pmORD-SCL
18h 05m2 stops
11:10 pm - 10:10 amSCL-ORD
14h 00m1 stop
$822Delta
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Sat, Oct 26 - Thu, Nov 7
7:56 am - 2:37 amORD-SCL
17h 41m1 stop
2:19 am - 12:15 amSCL-ORD
22h 56m1 stop
$835Copa Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Aug 10
2:05 pm - 7:00 amMDW-SCL
14h 55m1 stop
8:40 pm - 11:58 amSCL-MDW
17h 18m1 stop
$872LATAM Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 21
5:55 pm - 7:00 amORD-SCL
12h 05m1 stop
12:30 am - 11:59 pmSCL-ORD
24h 29m2 stops
$872LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 27
4:00 pm - 10:40 pmORD-SCL
29h 40m2 stops
6:10 am - 2:40 pmSCL-ORD
33h 30m3 stops
$1,011Avianca
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Wed, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 20

Flights from Chicago to Santiago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Santiago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Santiago?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Santiago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Santiago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Santiago is October, where tickets cost $797 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $1,211 and $1,077 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Santiago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Santiago, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Santiago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Copa Airlines ($414) and LATAM Airlines ($656). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Copa Airlines ($810) and Avianca ($811).

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$212
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Santiago

  • Which airlines from Chicago to Santiago have the Unaccompanied Minor service?

    American Airlines provides an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service for kids flying alone on flights from Chicago to Santiago. Children between the ages of 5 and 14 can use the service. Parents must fill out the relevant documentation, sign the Unaccompanied Minor form, and produce a legitimate form of identification. American Airlines ensures that minors traveling alone are monitored by devoted staff members from check-in to arrival at their destination.

  • Which airlines are suitable for families flying from Chicago to Santiago?

    American Airlines is a great option for family flights between Chicago and Santiago. Families traveling with youngsters can take advantage of American Airlines' perks, including priority boarding for those with strollers, complimentary meals for kids, and kid-friendly in-flight entertainment. Additionally, their airport lounges provide aid with stroller storage and feature family-friendly facilities like dedicated family rooms equipped with comfortable seating, televisions, and toys for kids to play with.

  • What is the most sustainable airline from Chicago to Santiago?

    When flying from Chicago to Santiago, Delta is one of the sustainable airlines to consider. In addition to investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, Delta has started carbon offset programs and waste reduction initiatives. Additionally, they participate in research projects on biofuels that aim to create and utilize environmentally friendly jet fuel. Delta has also committed to lowering the usage of single-use plastics and actively recycling waste generated while traveling.

  • Which airlines offer business- and first-class flights from Chicago to Santiago?

    American Airlines and LATAM Airlines provide first- and business-class services from Chicago to Santiago. American Airlines' business-class service offers lie-flat seats, premium dining options, access to their Admirals Club lounges, priority boarding, and dedicated customer service. LATAM offers entirely flat beds, priority check-in and boarding, access to VIP lounges, great cuisine, and a large range of wines and spirits as part of their business-class service.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Santiago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Santiago was $212 for a one-way ticket and $471 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Santiago?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Santiago from Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Santiago?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Santiago. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Santiago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Santiago?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Santiago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Santiago, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Santiago are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $873 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $874 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Santiago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Santiago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Santiago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Santiago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santiago with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Santiago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santiago from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Santiago

  • Passengers looking to visit downtown from Santiago Airport (SCL) can use several buses available at the airport. The Centro Puerto bus leaves Santiago Airport every 30 minutes to downtown. Metro de Santiago bus line 5 runs every 5 minutes from SCL to Santa Ana.
  • Passengers with limited mobility should consider flying with United from Chicago to Santiago. United Airlines offers assistance with boarding and deplaning, wheelchair service, and priority seating. The airline also provides accessible restrooms and the choice of purchasing an Economy Plus seat for more legroom for passengers with limited mobility.
  • Flights from Chicago to Santiago will land at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). SCL is a hub for LATAM Airlines, providing passengers with more frequent flight options and easier connections to other cities.
  • Flights from Chicago to Santiago include at least a single layover en route. Most layover cities depend on the airline and departing airport. Delta, United, American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and Spirit Airlines offer most of the flights on these routes, and the most common layovers are in Dallas, New York, Miami, and Panama cities.
  • LATAM Airlines has one of the most favorable pet policies for flights from Chicago to Santiago. Pets traveling in-cabin must be in a ventilated, leak-proof kennel with enough space for the pet. The kennel and the pet combined should weigh at most 18 lb, and the dimensions should be at most 15.5 x 11.5 x 8.5 inches.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Santiago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Santiago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10932 reviews
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.4food
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Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Apr 2024ATL - SJD
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Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

Terrible They charged me 157$ for excess baggage even though my bags were within the normally accepted limits Flight was late. Service was poor. The snacks were really bad

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

We had 2 delayed LATAM flights in our trip. We were only given one coffee for 5 hours delay. Also when we were boarding the crew wanted to charge us for our allowed carry on luggage. I got a bit angry and they finally didn’t charge anything. Not flying with LATAM again.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

We were delayed bc ground crew gave the flight crew the wrong paperwork. We taxiied to the runway then back to the gate to get the correct paperwork that no one bothered reviewing the first time we pushed back. Boarding was rude and stressful like it always is. Gate agents and flight attendants are all over 55 years of age, embittered by years of underpayment From AA leading to their passive agressive bitchiness for no reason.

Boarding time was easy & quick. Crew was excellent. In-flight entertainment was great/easy. Seats are too small and not enough room between rows: felt like a sardine/very cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Santiago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
2 stops
40h 12mORD-SCL
$212
5/8Wed
3 stops
29h 45mORD-SCL
$247
5/9Thu
2 stops
22h 10mORD-SCL
$325
6/20Thu
3 stops
35h 25mORD-SCL
$330
5/5Sun
2 stops
32h 37mMDW-SCL
$344
6/20Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
12h 59mORD-SCL
$414
5/8Wed
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
20h 15mMDW-SCL
$656
5/8Wed
1 stopLATAM Airlines
17h 18mMDW-SCL
$824
5/5Sun
1 stopLATAM Airlines
14h 15mMDW-SCL
$829
5/9Thu
1 stopLATAM Airlines
21h 15mMDW-SCL
$836

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5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
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multi-stopDelta
18h 28mSCL-MDW
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