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

• Earliest: departs at 6:54 am and lands at 9:14 am
• Latest: departs at 2:31 pm and lands at 4:51 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santiago to Balmaceda:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Balmaceda takes 2h 20m, 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 Santiago to Balmaceda range from $125 to $201, with an average of $155 over the past 12 months. Anything below $125 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $155 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $125 round-trip via Temuco (ZCO), compared to $161 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 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 Santiago to Balmaceda flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Santiago to Balmaceda are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $67, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Balmaceda Teniente Vidal Airport (BBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Mitta Rent a Car
• Europcar
• Econorent
• Lucano

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Santiago to Balmaceda route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 52m.

Connecting flights from Santiago to Balmaceda most commonly pass through:

• Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Temuco (ZCO) - 21% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Santiago to Balmaceda. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $145 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $166, a difference of $21.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Balmaceda. 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 33m, compared with 4h 47m via Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC).

Among airlines operating Santiago to Balmaceda flights:

• LATAM Airlines: 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
• 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.