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Among airlines operating Santiago to Los Angeles 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 Santiago and Los Angeles.

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

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
• Cathay Pacific: 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 £390 return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with £622 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£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 Santiago to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) – 8% 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 6% on the Santiago to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £579 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £614, a difference of £35. 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 Santiago to Los Angeles route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Santa Monica State Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 11:15
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 11:15.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £594. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Santiago to Los Angeles takes 11h 20m, 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 Santiago to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £322, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Los Angeles flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 49m, compared to 15h 25m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 15h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Return flights from Santiago to Los Angeles range from £505 to £701, with an average of £594 over the past 12 months. Anything below £505 counts as a good deal.