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Since Chile uses a different currency, the Chilean peso, it would be wise to exchange currencies on arrival. Currency exchange services are offered by Afex at the airport. Its counters are located on the 1st level of the public hall and the 3rd level of the same hall, opposite Door 5.

Apart from LAX, you can fly out of Los Angeles from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). LAX is the more congested of the two, as it is the primary airport serving Los Angeles. Given that this is the case, to avoid long queues, it is advisable to fly out of BUR.

LAX is a kid-friendly airport. It has a beach-themed play area for children in the Tom Bradley International terminal, specifically designed to house kids between the ages of 5 and 12. In this kid's area, featuring sculptured pieces in the shape of waves and dolphins, slides, and interactive exhibitions, you can watch your child have fun as you wait for your flight.

Although wait times vary based on the day and time, airlines at LAX highly advise arriving 3h before your international flight. Doing so is advised because it will give you enough time to go through the airport's security and visit some of the relaxation stations in the terminals.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Los Angeles and Santiago.

Flights from Los Angeles to Santiago usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £620 return via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY), compared with £667 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £38–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) – 5% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Los Angeles to Santiago route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £617 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £742, a difference of £125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Los Angeles to Santiago route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 00:35
• Latest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 01:35.

The flight takes about 10h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £656. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Santiago takes 10h 40m, covering 5,580 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Santiago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £415, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Los Angeles to Santiago flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 34m, compared to 15h 19m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 50m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Chile Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

Return flights from Los Angeles to Santiago range from £579 to £815, with an average of £656 over the past 12 months. Anything below £579 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Los Angeles to Santiago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.