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Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to Chicago (CHI)

SCL — CHI
May 3 — May 101
Sun 5/3
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1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santiago (SCL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$580
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$302
(eDestinos)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$561
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Chicago (CHI)
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One-way flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Compare providers for flights from Santiago to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santiago to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santiago-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santiago-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santiago-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santiago-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santiago to Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santiago to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santiago to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santiago to Chicago, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Chicago (average of $337). Flying from Santiago to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santiago to Chicago?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated April 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Copa Airlines, andLATAM Airlines from Santiago to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
LATAM Airlines
7.4
Good
1,908 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,552 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,375 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santiago to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santiago to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) if they book a flight from Santiago to Chicago. On average, Arturo Merino Benitez has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is conveniently located just 8.4 mi from Santiago’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santiago to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Santiago to Chicago in 18h 55m. Fly via Copa Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Santiago and Chicago is about 5316 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santiago to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Copa Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $343. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $587 and $596, respectively. Users have found that Copa Airlines is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santiago to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $308. Avianca flights start at $323 while deals on LATAM Airlines start at $331 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santiago to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santiago to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santiago to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santiago to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santiago to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santiago to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santiago to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santiago to Chicago (average of $337). Flying from Santiago to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,074). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Santiago to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santiago to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$343Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$587Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$596Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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