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$237+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Santiago (SCL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SCL
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Santiago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Santiago (SCL). 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 January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$551
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$717
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Santiago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Santiago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/151:37 pmORD - SCL
1 stop14h 18mLATAM Airlines
Fri 3/2010:30 pmSCL - ORD
1 stop16h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/4$549
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:20 pmORD - SCL
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/54:20 amSCL - ORD
3 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$551
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:35 amORD - SCL
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/121:35 amSCL - ORD
3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$569
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/211:33 amORD - SCL
3 stops45h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1510:35 amSCL - ORD
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$574
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:46 pmORD - SCL
1 stop13h 54mLATAM Airlines
Thu 3/1210:30 pmSCL - ORD
1 stop16h 27mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/4$585
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/43:53 pmORD - SCL
1 stop13h 57mCopa Airlines
Wed 2/1110:45 pmSCL - ORD
1 stop15h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/7$591
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:53 amORD - SCL
1 stop20h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/99:45 pmSCL - ORD
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$597
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/265:59 pmORD - SCL
2 stops18h 11mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/26:40 amSCL - ORD
2 stops19h 19mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/4$599
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/294:49 pmORD - SCL
1 stop13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/810:35 pmSCL - ORD
1 stop15h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:50 amORD - SCL
2 stops19h 50mDelta
Thu 3/1910:30 pmSCL - ORD
2 stops20h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/5$602
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:00 amMDW - SCL
1 stop22h 40mDelta
Sun 3/1510:10 pmSCL - MDW
2 stops16h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/7$644
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/810:48 amMDW - SCL
1 stop17h 52mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/2411:10 pmSCL - MDW
1 stop13h 44mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 1/6$649

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Santiago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Santiago that are best for you.

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ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:34 am-3:58 am

1 stop17h 24m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/19

12:28 pm-1:04 am

1 stop14h 36m

$585

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:34 am-11:49 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/17

12:28 pm-1:04 am

1 stop14h 36m

$585

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

2:57 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 08m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/19

10:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:35 am-8:50 am

1 stop22h 15m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Thu 3/5

10:45 pm-10:07 am

1 stop14h 22m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

1:37 pm-5:55 am

1 stop14h 18m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 3/11

4:20 pm-6:49 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 3/17

10:15 pm-11:03 am

1 stop14h 48m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

2:12 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 38m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/10

10:45 pm-11:04 am

1 stop15h 19m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

12:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Tue 2/17

10:45 pm-9:16 am

1 stop13h 31m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

8:54 am-8:50 am

1 stop20h 56m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Wed 2/25

10:45 pm-10:07 am

1 stop14h 22m

$597

ChicagoSantiago

ORD - SCL

ORDSCL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

8:53 am-8:50 am

1 stop20h 57m

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Mon 3/9

9:45 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 25m

$597

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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 Chicago to Santiago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Chicago-Santiago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Santiago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Santiago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Santiago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Santiago 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 Chicago to Santiago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santiago from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Santiago

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Santiago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santiago (average of $392). Flying from Chicago to Santiago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 Chicago to Santiago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santiago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Santiago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Santiago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Santiago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Santiago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bogotá (BOG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $558.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Santiago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Santiago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 38m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Santiago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Santiago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Santiago delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Chicago and Santiago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Santiago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santiago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santiago. 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 Santiago. Reviews last updated January 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Santiago, such as Delta, LATAM Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,025 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.5
Good
1,897 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.2
Good
11,094 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
6.6
Okay
2,494 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,025 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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 Chicago to Santiago. 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 into for flights to Santiago from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Santiago, you will be flying into Arturo Merino Benitez. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) is just 8.4 mi from the center of the city. Arturo Merino Benitez is the only Santiago airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Santiago?

    Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Santiago in just under 16h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5316 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, LATAM Airlines ($468), Air Canada ($484), and Copa Airlines ($510) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Santiago. LATAM Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Avianca, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $328. Air Canada flights start at $354 while deals on American Airlines start at $406 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Santiago 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 Chicago to Santiago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Santiago (average of $392). Flying from Chicago to Santiago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Santiago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Santiago. 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$484Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
AviancaCheapest$558Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$615Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$626Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$637Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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