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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Balmaceda to Santiago:

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 12:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 7:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Balmaceda to Santiago.

A nonstop flight from Balmaceda to Santiago takes 2h 21m, covering 866 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Balmaceda to Santiago range from $136 to $195, with an average of $163 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $163 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $128 round-trip via Temuco (ZCO), compared to $164 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$85 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Balmaceda to Santiago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Balmaceda to Santiago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $50, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

Flights from Balmaceda to Santiago usually depart from Balmaceda Teniente Vidal (BBA) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Balmaceda to Santiago route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

Connecting flights from Balmaceda to Santiago most commonly pass through:

• Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Temuco (ZCO) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Balmaceda to Santiago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $156 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $173, a difference of $17.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Balmaceda and Santiago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flying via Temuco (ZCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 5h 06m via Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC).

Some of the most popular sights in Santiago are Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos, Espacio Riesco Convention and Exhibition Center and Costanera Center. These are among the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Balmaceda to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.