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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Santiago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Santiago takes 00m, covering 5,306 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Santiago range from $718 to $1,126, with an average of $856 over the past 12 months. Anything below $718 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $856 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $730 to $6,379. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Santiago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $781, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Chicago to Santiago may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Santiago most commonly connect through:

• Miami (MIA) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Chicago to Santiago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $795 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $904, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 05m, compared with 14h 14m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 14h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Santiago is 3 hours ahead of Chicago (Chile Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.