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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Santiago

Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 26
Avianca Logo
3:25 pm - 4:15 amIAD-SCL
12h 50m1 stop
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 1:15 amSCL-IAD
25h 20m3 stops
$492Avianca
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 26
Avianca Logo
5:45 am - 10:30 pmIAD-SCL
16h 45m2 stops
Avianca Logo
11:55 pm - 1:15 amSCL-IAD
25h 20m3 stops
$493Avianca
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Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 26
Copa Airlines Logo
2:25 am - 10:44 pmIAD-SCL
20h 19m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 4:18 amSCL-IAD
16h 51m1 stop
$538Copa Airlines
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Sun, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 19
Copa Airlines Logo
1:18 am - 12:08 amIAD-SCL
20h 50m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 3:22 amSCL-IAD
23h 10m1 stop
$558Copa Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
LATAM Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 6:50 amDCA-SCL
15h 55m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 12:57 pmSCL-DCA
16h 07m1 stop
$708LATAM Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
LATAM Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:00 amDCA-SCL
18h 00m2 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 12:57 pmSCL-DCA
16h 07m1 stop
$712LATAM Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 3:00 pmIAD-SCL
19h 35m2 stops
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12:25 am - 6:42 pmSCL-IAD
20h 17m2 stops
$744Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 19
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 7:00 amBWI-SCL
15h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 10:37 pmSCL-BWI
16h 27m2 stops
$744Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 8:05 amBWI-SCL
11h 59m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 6:16 pmSCL-BWI
21h 21m1 stop
$779American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
3:53 pm - 8:05 amBWI-SCL
15h 12m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 6:16 pmSCL-BWI
21h 21m1 stop
$783American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Santiago flights

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 round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $583 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,093 and $881 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Santiago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$243
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Santiago

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 $243 for a one-way ticket and $492 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.?

    Bogotá 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 LATAM Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Santiago are Delta and LATAM Airlines. With an average price for the route of $876 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. LATAM Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $863 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Santiago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7964 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
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I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

10.0 ExcellentAbdulla, Jun 2025CMH - JFK
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I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

I want to single out flight attendant Mitch who was in the Premium Economy section. When my wife’s hearing aide dropped through the cushion under the seat he was able to locate it and return it to her. Food was a different matter. Dinner was fine. Breakfast was another matter. They had a yogurt dish that the ran out of and the alternative was not very good according to those we talked to.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Flight was delayed long enough that I was misding my connecting flight. The agents could not get me on a comparable flight, nor could they get me s Main Cabin seat I had paid for, nor could they get me on a comparable connecting flight. The gate agent would not issue meal vouchers, even though I was delayed over six hours! I had to spend over an hour and 15 minutes with customer service on the phone to See if they could get me on a better flight and get a meal voucher. Customer service was not helpful enough in trying to find alternate flights and it Ended up taking me 24 hours for a 12 hour trip!! Delta does not provide upgrades NOR will they even give you a pass for a few hours to their lounge. They claim that they do not issue daily passes to their lounge anymore. I call BS since this would be no extra cost to them to provide excellent customer service and give you a few hours to relax in comfort when you’re sitting in a crowded airport and your flight has been screwed up for that many hours.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

Our flight was cancelled and it took them 5 hours to reschedule and the next morning they said we still didn’t have a new ticket.

We departed and landed on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, the crew were lovely. Online checkin worked well and the self service bag drop at the airport worked well. The a/c was an Airbus A330 and has been fitted with a good entertainment system with lots of choice in many languages. The price I paid for the flight was competitive with other airlines apart from the budget carriers, none of whom I was familiar with so I stuck to an airline I have used in previous visits to South America.

We didn’t have any entertainment. I tried to go online without success. The airplane was extremely cold and they didn’t have blankets.

It was good, however the airplane was really cold. We received snacks and the crew was friendly.

Delta has an outstanding service. They are courteous and punctual most of the time. The flight departed a half hour late but we arrived 15 minutes early.

Not sure why there are so many security checks at this airport. Consistently annoying showing passport over and over, checking carryons at gate all the while trying to make tight connection. Basically it was uncomfortable crowded cabin with meidiocre service

Change of gate in Santiago devolved into half plus hour delay and a really tight connection in Lima

Although the flight is goof and the crew is good, the way the airline charges you for every service is ridiculous.

Plane never left the ground. Mech issues - entire trip was rerouted through united.

They didi not provide wheelchair though we had requested. We had to run around for 40 minutes and arrange it from the airport!

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

It would have been better if they don't separate families in seating. We were seated in the aile row in the middle of a family of four. It would have been better if they they seat the family of four together than separated.

I upgraded myself to Business Class at the last minute so I had a DREAMS window seat. Seeing as I've never flown Business before everything was novel and fun for me and it made the 7 hour flight much more enjoyable for sure.

It was good, plane is a bit older so seats are somewhat flat

Copa stranded us ans then tried to charge us thousands to leave Panama.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Seats are very tight even in Plus, no complimentary snacks or beverage

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Purchased a business class ticket and got a economy seat with center seat blocked they call it business. 3100usd ticket on a flight where economy costs 500usd The biggest scam insult have had on a regular airline. Avianca should be in the low cost category and kicked out of Star Alliance. I want the difference to be credited. Ets see what Avianca does. No reply so far. Avianca = low cost airline. Beware

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

We did not know about the bag fees until check in. They are way too high. It’s insane. We also had a huge delay and everything costed extra which was very annoying.

Lounge for business was closed. Boarding was rush and stand by. Seat for business is just the middle seat blocked and some more leg room.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

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