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

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 12:29
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 18:49.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Santiago to Cusco.

A direct flight from Santiago to Cusco takes 3h 39m, covering 3,556 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 Santiago to Cusco range from $371 to $510, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $371 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $436 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $403 return via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared with $454 for direct.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Cusco flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $43–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and JetSMART. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Cusco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $450 to $1,495. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Cusco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $262.

Cusco Velazco Astete Airport (CUZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar

Flights from Santiago to Cusco usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Cusco route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Most connecting flights from Santiago to Cusco pass through Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Santiago to Cusco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $415 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $30.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Cusco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Cusco is 2 hours behind Santiago (Peru Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Cusco flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: 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
• Sky Airline: a checked bag in Economy class class

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