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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 03:38
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:28.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lima to Santiago:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Lima to Santiago takes 3h 33m, covering 1,529 miles.

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 Lima to Santiago range from £153 to £217, with an average of £185 over the past 12 months. Anything below £153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £185 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £184 return, compared with £247 via a stopover through Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP).

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

• Sky Airline: 96% on time
• LATAM Airlines: 91% on time
• JetSMART: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 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.

Night is the busiest departure period on Lima to Santiago flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Morning flights for 19%, and Evening flights for 9%.

One-way fares from Lima to Santiago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £107.

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

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

Flights from Lima to Santiago usually depart from Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Morning 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 Lima to Santiago route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Lima to Santiago most commonly connect through:

• Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery (AEP) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Lima to Santiago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £181 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £195, a difference of £13.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Lima and Santiago. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART

Flying via Cusco Velazco Astete (CUZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 33m, compared to 11h 06m via Cordoba Pajas Blancas (COR) and 13h 28m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG).

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

Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lima to Santiago flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: 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
• LATAM Airlines: 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.