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The airport at which you will have your layover purely depends on the airline you’re flying with. Most airlines have a few designated airports around the world that act as their hub, and more often than not, airlines will make their stops at these hubs. It is convenient for them and helps to save costs. Flights facilitated by American Airlines will have their stop at Miami, while all flights by Avianca have their stops scheduled for Bogota. If you’re flying with Copa Airlines, expect to have your layover at Tocumen International Airport Panama.

US citizens flying into Santiago or any other city in Chile are not required to have a visa to be allowed entry into the country. Instead, you will be issued a tourist card allowing you to stay in the country for up to 90 days. Once this card has expired, you can renew it by paying an extension fee at the Chilean Immigration Office in Santiago.

To make transactions manageable while in Santiago, you should exchange a few US dollars for the local currency, the Chilean Peso. Arturo Merino Benítez Airport only has one currency exchange location where travelers coming into the country can exchange their currency for the local currency. AFEX Foreign Currency Exchange is located at Level 1 of the passenger terminal and the Level 3 of the airport lobby near Gate 5.

If you’re looking for the closest airport to downtown New York, LaGuardia Airport would be the best airport to fly out. However, if you want the airport with the best facilities, such as lounges and dining amenities, John F Kennedy International Airport takes the crown with 24 world-class lounges. JFK also offers more flight options to more destinations compared to the other airports.

Among airlines operating New York 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.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between New York and Santiago.

Flights from New York to Santiago may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Santiago:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $637 round-trip via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE), compared to $816 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Miami (MIA) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 11% of one-stop connections

Miami (MIA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the New York to Santiago route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $790 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $881, a difference of $91. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York to Santiago route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 48 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York to Santiago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Santiago are Parque Arauco, University of Chile and Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos. These are among the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 4:59 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 6:24 am.

The flight takes about 10h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $828. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Santiago takes 10h 34m, covering 5,124 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.

One-way fares from New York to Santiago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $416, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating New York to Santiago flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 50m, compared with 13h 55m via Miami (MIA) and 14h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Santiago range from $719 to $1,017, with an average of $828 over the past 12 months. Anything below $719 counts as a good deal.

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