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

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 10:49 am
• Latest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 6:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Cusco takes 3h 39m, covering 1,373 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 Santiago to Cusco range from $261 to $359, with an average of $307 over the past 12 months. Anything below $261 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $307 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $284 round-trip via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared to $320 for nonstop.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Cusco flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$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 Cusco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $305 to $1,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Cusco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Cusco Velazco Astete Airport (CUZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Santiago to Cusco usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ).

Afternoon 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 Cusco route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Most connecting flights from Santiago to Cusco pass through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Santiago to Cusco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $313, a difference of $21.

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

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

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Cusco is 2 hours behind Santiago (Peru Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cusco are Plaza de Armas, UNSAAC-Yale International Center for the Study of Machu Picchu and Inca Culture and Cusco San Pedro Market. These are among the most viewed places in Cusco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Cusco 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 checked 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.