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Among airlines operating Quito to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Quito and Santiago.

Flights from Quito to Santiago usually depart from Quito Mariscal Sucr (UIO) 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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £359 return via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM), compared with £430 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) – 2% of one-stop connections

Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Quito to Santiago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £342 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £417, a difference of £75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Quito to Santiago:

• Earliest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 04:00
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 04:00.

The flight takes about 5h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of £376. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Quito to Santiago takes 5h 00m, covering 2,349 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 Quito to Santiago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £223.

Flying via Guayaquil Jose Joaquin de Olmedo (GYE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 19m, compared to 10h 02m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 10h 17m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Quito (Chile Time vs Ecuador 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 Quito to Santiago range from £319 to £434, with an average of £376 over the past 12 months. Anything below £319 counts as a good deal.