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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 1:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 12:10 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 50m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Madrid takes 12h 50m, covering 6,656 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 Madrid range from $795 to $1,227, with an average of $999 over the past 12 months. Anything below $795 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $999 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $853 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to $1,018 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Madrid flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and evening flights for 0%.

Iberia is the only airline on the Santiago to Madrid route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Santiago to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $401, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Santiago to Madrid usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Santiago to Madrid. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $946 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,072, a difference of $126.

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 Madrid. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 22m, compared with 17h 59m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 18h 54m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Santiago (Central European Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Madrid flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: 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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qatar Airways: 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.