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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santiago (WAS-SCL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:45 am - 10:40 pmIAD-SCL
14h 55m1 stop
2:30 pm - 6:25 amSCL-IAD
15h 55m1 stop
$448Avianca
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Sun, May 19 - Wed, May 29
4:05 am - 10:40 pmIAD-SCL
18h 35m2 stops
2:30 pm - 6:25 amSCL-IAD
15h 55m1 stop
$449Avianca
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Tue, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 10
4:42 pm - 6:05 amBWI-SCL
12h 23m1 stop
1:30 am - 3:09 pmSCL-BWI
14h 39m1 stop
$700Copa Airlines
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Sun, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 20
12:22 pm - 6:50 amBWI-SCL
18h 28m2 stops
9:55 pm - 10:19 pmSCL-BWI
24h 24m2 stops
$734American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 28
6:34 pm - 6:50 amBWI-SCL
12h 16m1 stop
9:55 pm - 6:14 pmSCL-BWI
20h 19m2 stops
$735American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 28
4:42 pm - 11:11 pmBWI-SCL
30h 29m1 stop
12:42 am - 3:09 pmSCL-BWI
14h 27m1 stop
$810Copa Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 13
6:30 pm - 7:00 amDCA-SCL
12h 30m1 stop
11:00 am - 12:13 pmSCL-DCA
25h 13m1 stop
$845Delta
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Tue, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 27
1:45 pm - 7:00 amDCA-SCL
16h 15m1 stop
11:10 pm - 12:45 pmSCL-DCA
14h 35m1 stop
$846LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28
12:10 pm - 3:30 amDCA-SCL
15h 20m2 stops
4:40 pm - 10:57 amSCL-DCA
18h 17m2 stops
$852Delta
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Mon, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 5
8:30 pm - 12:55 pmDCA-SCL
15h 25m2 stops
10:55 pm - 12:07 pmSCL-DCA
14h 12m1 stop
$855LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Washington, D.C. to Santiago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Santiago back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago is October, where tickets cost $702 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets is $1,153 and $843 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$269
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Santiago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago

  • Can I choose what time my flight from Washington, D.C. lands in Santiago?

    You may want to arrive in Santiago at a certain time. For this, you can use the “Landing” option under “Times” to set your arrival preference. So, if you prefer evening arrivals, you could find flights, such as with Copa Airlines through Panama City or with Spirit and Sky Airlines through Miami and Lima, that land in Santiago after 5 pm.

  • How many bags are allowed on a flight to Santiago from Washington, D.C.?

    The icons over the fares of your KAYAK results will tell you how many carry-on items and checked-in bags are included. For example, with LATAM Airlines’ Light fare, you can bring a handbag or small backpack that is not bigger than 17.8 × 13.8 × 7.9 inches – though it must be able to fit under the seat in front of you. You can also bring a piece of cabin luggage that weighs under 22 lbs and is at most 21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 inches.

  • Are pets allowed in the cabin on flights to Santiago from Washington, D.C.?

    You need to check with your airline regarding their pet policy. With Avianca, you could bring a cat or dog with you onboard in the cabin if it weighs less than 22 lbs, including its carrier. The carrier must be soft-sided and be able to fit under the seat in front of you. Your four-legged friend must also be able to move fully around in the carrier. There may be fees and other conditions as well.

  • Will I need to check in again during my layover on my flight to Santiago from Washington, D.C.?

    If you see a red triangle over the stops in the flights in your KAYAK search, you may have to self-transfer. For example, with some flights with Frontier and Copa Airlines, you may have to collect your luggage and check-in again at Orlando for your connecting flights through Panama City. To avoid this, you can use the “Flight quality” option to filter out flights with self-transfers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago was $269 for a one-way ticket and $448 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Santiago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Santiago (Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Santiago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Santiago from Washington, D.C.?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Santiago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $795 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $721 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Santiago from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Santiago with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Santiago from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago

  • If you have a US passport and are planning to stay in Chile for under three months, you do not need a visa for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago. Your passport should have a blank page and be valid for the length of your visit.
  • Many flights to Santiago from Washington, D.C. will have one or more layovers. American Airlines offers flights through Chicago, Charlotte, or New York and then Miami. If you prefer only stopping once, United Airlines usually goes through Houston and LATAM Airlines has flights through New York or Los Angeles.
  • If you want to drive yourself from Santiago Airport (SCL), you can rent a car whenever you arrive from Washington, D.C. Car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, and Europcar. They have kiosks on the first level of the main terminal that operate 24 hours a day.
  • To get comfortable for a long trip to Santiago from Washington, D.C., you may want to upgrade to American Airlines’ Premium Economy class. You get more room to stretch out, including head- and foot-rests to that extent, as well as sleep amenities and noise-cancelling headphones.
  • You want to make sure you have enough time to check in and get to your gate on time for your flight to Santiago. You should get to the airport in Washington, D.C. at least two hours, preferably three, before your departure time, so you can get checked in and clear security.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Santiago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Santiago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10848 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024ATL - ATW
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Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

Copa performed as expected for the amount of money I was willing to spend for the flight; it wasn’t exceptional but it was not bad in any way either. The crew was good; friendly and straightforward. The food was airplane food, so no expectations there and the entertainment was lacking but that was my fault for owning an IPhone with a charging port that’s not compatible with the rest of the world. I’d fly Copa again.

Left my bags in origin city on a business class ticket , spent about 2-3 days in the same clothes plus the flight .

the planes are not modern there are no phone chargers

As usual, the flight with normal legroom was not very comfortable, but the second flight was much better because we had paid for extra legroom. It was very nice to check our bags without an extra fee.

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The seats in economy were confortable. The best thing was Copa gave us seats in the second line and my family traveled together."
Cons: "Coffe service could better the experience"
Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Pros: "You were on time, that is the most important thing in a fly"
Cons: "You could improve your entertainment, you are not a cheap company"
Pros: "That there was seltzer"
Cons: "The management of preparing the flight and plane so that it was ready for the trip!!"
Pros: "Copa was convenient and easy. Very easy boarding process and I appreciated the day flight."
Cons: "This is a business class that is equivalent to a US carrier domestic first class. Good seats, not lay flat but wide on my 737-800. The food and service emulated say American Airlines Domestic 1C as well. Everything was just good enough, and much cheaper that international business on the majors."

I do not read or speak in Spanish. Only English. When asking for help, the people spoke quickly in English and pointed a lot. I wish they would’ve spoken a little slower for me to understand. There was much confusion and hurried in their message and I was unclear as to where to go

Everything was as you would expect in coach - fine. Flight was close to on time.

It’s been some time since I saw the plane and the cabin that old and worn out.

No air in the middle rows. Had a hard time breathing. Was dying of heat.

I loved how polite the crew was even though some of them wasn't the best with English that they still done everything they could to help me with my needs food was amazing

Terrible They charged me 157$ for excess baggage even though my bags were within the normally accepted limits Flight was late. Service was poor. The snacks were really bad

Horrific checkin procedure with neither Delta nor Latam figuring out how to check me in. 4 hrs on customer support with both and both airlines pointing to each other who should do checking. I was not checked in until morning of flight, which for international flight is concerning.

It was a good experience, the flight was a little too long & the food was ok

We had 2 delayed LATAM flights in our trip. We were only given one coffee for 5 hours delay. Also when we were boarding the crew wanted to charge us for our allowed carry on luggage. I got a bit angry and they finally didn’t charge anything. Not flying with LATAM again.

the flight from Boston to Curitiba was on time actually 30 minutes earlier. latam was not able to unload the luggage for custom checkup in Sao Paulo ii took two and half hours . i missed the flight to Curitiba spend the night in hotel and then flying in the morning to Curitiba

No water for a 5 hour flight entertainment not working seats with little room for knees when person in front of me reclined kept bumping my knees.

I don't think anyone actually reads these comments, so I won't spend much time on this submission. If you want to talk, you know how to reach me. The D/FW manager of Avianca (self-identified), Juan Calderon, insisted I buy an onward ticket from San Salvador even though I have diplomatic status in El Salvador and live here. It cost me $1,393 and Mr Calderon would not let me make the ticked flexible so I could get a refund. He went out of his way to be rude to me. He gave me seat 32K -- windowless window seat in the last row and did not offer to let me upgrade even though there were plenty of seats. I have flown well over a million miles in my life and this is the worst experience I have ever had. I would like a refund on the ticket I was forced to buy. Just awful!

This is the Spirit of Latino travel. And don’t even get me started on customer service.

Awful. I checked in online and there was no option to pay for baggage, at the airport when I checked in my baggage was received and Iwas not charged. When I got to LA during the boarding process I was told I didn't pay for baggage, the crew resolved I was let in the plane. When I got to my final destination my baggage was not there. It took me two days to receive my baggage. Bad service ever!

There was no food or drink service, couldn’t even get a glass of water for free. It was a long and expensive flight to not offer food or beverage on the plane.

It is better at the jfk than my home country. It was very easy and everything was on time.

There is no food. There is no in-inflight entertainment. The seats are cardboard. The airline is a living hellscape.

My experience was amazing! They helped my elderly mother board on early through a wheelchair and were accommodating to have us sit together since our seats were in different locations. When landing at the airport in GUA they were very helpful with full of hospitality.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

Delayed abs delayed Gate crew giving poor info - we are definitely leaving at —- Ultimately to cancel flight after 4+ hours of delays Just cancel it earlier

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Everything was on time; the flight attendants and the gate personnel were very pleasant and helpful.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Awful! The flight was delayed and we sat on the plane in DCA for an hour because fuel was out in the wrong part of the plane and would not be accessible during flight. So the plane had to be refueled in correct tank. They also allowed someone to get off of the plane. This delayed my six hour flight by an hour and made me miss my connecting flight. I ran to new gate and American Airlines agents new about the delay and even knew that I was trying to make the connection. They knew thru communication with my friend while in flight that I was in the airport and running to the new gate and they still closed the gate and refused to let me on the new flight despite plane still being at the gate. It was horrible and I had to be rebooked on a flight for 24 hours later. This has been a nightmare and if American Airlines can cause customers to be delayed and then have zero empathy as having an on time flight was more important to them than helping a customer who was delayed by no fault of her own, then it's seems that it's not a company that I want to continue to give my loyalty to. I'm so disgusted.

Help was available but timing was bad in my case

It was a horrible snow storm, but updates were inconsistent and the app never displayed a remotely accurate time or gate until very close to boarding.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santiago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/17Mon
2 stopsAvianca
21h 35mIAD-SCL
$269
6/18Tue
2 stops
25h 35mBWI-SCL
$274
5/16Thu
1 stopCopa Airlines
20h 43mIAD-SCL
$378
9/16Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
26h 34mBWI-SCL
$380
5/17Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 23mIAD-SCL
$388
5/18Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
16h 11mBWI-SCL
$388
7/20Sat
3 stopsLATAM Airlines
49h 45mDCA-SCL
$399
7/8Mon
2 stopsLATAM Airlines
25h 25mIAD-SCL
$408
7/25Thu
2 stopsDelta
16h 50mIAD-SCL
$441
6/17Mon
2 stopsDelta
16h 31mDCA-SCL
$441

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
20h 22mIAD-SCL
5/18Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
16h 55mSCL-IAD
$858
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 45mIAD-SCL
5/18Sat
multi-stop
19h 49mSCL-IAD
$873
5/8Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
20h 43mIAD-SCL
5/17Fri
multi-stopCopa Airlines
22h 20mSCL-IAD
$943
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
12h 10mBWI-SCL
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
14h 15mSCL-BWI
$1,060

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