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

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 07:40
• Latest: departs at 23:58 and lands at 02:18.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago takes 2h 20m, covering 1,851 km.

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.

Return flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago range from $264 to $392, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $264 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $318 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $318 return, compared with $426 via a stopover through Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ).

Sky Airline is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetSMART has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires to Santiago flights are:

• Sky Airline: 93% on time
• JetSMART: 93% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 88% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires to Santiago flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Night flights for 23%, and Evening flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires to Santiago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

Flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago may depart from several airports in Buenos Aires area, including Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE). Flights usually arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Buenos Aires to Santiago route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

Connecting flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago most commonly pass through:

• Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $317 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $26.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires and Santiago. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Aerolineas Argentinas
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART
• KLM

Flying via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 41m, compared to 9h 05m via Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ).

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires to Santiago flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• Aerolineas Argentinas: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers extra legroom; 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:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.