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

• Earliest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 12:35 am
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 1:35 am.

The flight takes about 10h 40m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Santiago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Santiago takes 10h 40m, covering 5,580 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 Los Angeles to Santiago range from $783 to $1,103, with an average of $888 over the past 12 months. Anything below $783 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $888 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $839 round-trip via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared to $902 for nonstop.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Santiago flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Santiago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Santiago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Santiago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $477, which is 6% above 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 Los Angeles to Santiago usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Los Angeles to Santiago route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Los Angeles to Santiago. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $835 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,004, a difference of $169.

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

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Santiago.

Flying via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 34m, compared with 15h 19m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Chile Time vs Pacific 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, Costanera Center and Espacio Riesco Convention and Exhibition Center. These are among the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Since Chile uses a different currency, the Chilean peso, it would be wise to exchange currencies on arrival. Currency exchange services are offered by Afex at the airport. Its counters are located on the 1st level of the public hall and the 3rd level of the same hall, opposite Door 5.

Apart from LAX, you can fly out of Los Angeles from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). LAX is the more congested of the two, as it is the primary airport serving Los Angeles. Given that this is the case, to avoid long queues, it is advisable to fly out of BUR.

LAX is a kid-friendly airport. It has a beach-themed play area for children in the Tom Bradley International terminal, specifically designed to house kids between the ages of 5 and 12. In this kid's area, featuring sculptured pieces in the shape of waves and dolphins, slides, and interactive exhibitions, you can watch your child have fun as you wait for your flight.

Although wait times vary based on the day and time, airlines at LAX highly advise arriving 3h before your international flight. Doing so is advised because it will give you enough time to go through the airport's security and visit some of the relaxation stations in the terminals.