Cheap flights from Chicago to Santiago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $515
Avianca 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santiago is currently $515
Cheapest one-way flight $241
Avianca 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Santiago is currently $241
Last-minute weekend getaway $833
Delta 2 stops 23 hr Fri, Feb 20 — Mon, Feb 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Santiago is currently $833
Cheapest business class flights $1,699
Avianca 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Thu, Apr 30
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Santiago is currently $1,699
Fastest flight 12 hr 8 min The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Santiago takes 12 hr 8 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Santiago is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $580–960
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $800–1,100

Popular airlines from Chicago to Santiago

  • American
    from $529
    Typical price: $770–1,300
    287 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SCL Every day
  • Delta
    from $551
    Typical price: $760–1,200
    102 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - SCL Every day
  • COPA
    from $517
    Typical price: $770–1,550
    42 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SCL Every day
  • United
    from $676
    Typical price: $690–1,400
    42 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SCL Every day
  • Avianca
    from $515
    Typical price: $710–1,350
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SCL Every day
  • Aeromexico
    from $1,037
    Typical price: $1,000–2,250
    19 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - SCL Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Santiago

  • Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL)
    Santiago Chile 27 min 8 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Santiago

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Santiago are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $580 to $960.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santiago recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $515. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $241.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Santiago is $529, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Santiago is $551, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to Santiago is $517, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Santiago is $676, flying from Feb 16 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to Santiago is $515, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to Santiago is $1,037, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santiago starts at $515 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $241 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
12 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Santiago.
Peak season is summer (Nov–Apr). Temperatures are mild year-round, but winter (May–Sep) sees frequent rain (snow in the Andes). The Santiago a Mil international theater festival takes place in Jan, as well as the Festival Nacional del Folklore, a days-long festival of traditional Chilean music and dance in the suburb of San Bernardo. The Fiesta del Vino (Apr) celebrates the fall grape harvest in the nearby wine capital of Pirque. The Fiestas Patrias (Sep) mark Chile’s freedom from Spanish rule.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Santiago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Santiago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Santiago.

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 287 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Santiago are:
  • Delta offers 102 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
  • COPA offers 42 connecting flights per week. COPA flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
  • United offers 42 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
  • Avianca offers 21 connecting flights per week. Avianca flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
  • Aeromexico offers 19 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Santiago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Santiago recently found on Google Flights was with Avianca from $515. The cheapest one-way flight was with Avianca from $241.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Santiago is $529, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Santiago is $551, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest COPA flight from Chicago to Santiago is $517, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Santiago is $676, flying from Feb 16 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Avianca flight from Chicago to Santiago is $515, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Aeromexico flight from Chicago to Santiago is $1,037, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Santiago.
  • There are 287 American connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 102 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 United connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Santiago at price $833 is offered by Delta from Fri, Feb 20 to Mon, Feb 23.
No airline flies direct from Chicago to Santiago.
  • There are 287 American connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 102 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 COPA connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 42 United connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Avianca connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 19 Aeromexico connecting flights from Chicago to Santiago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Santiago.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Santiago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Santiago start at $1,699 from Fri, Apr 17 to Thu, Apr 30 with Avianca.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Santiago start at $515 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Santiago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Santiago starts at $833 from Fri, Feb 20 to Mon, Feb 23 with Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Santiago at price $833 is offered by Delta from Fri, Feb 20 to Mon, Feb 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Santiago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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