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Among airlines operating Santiago to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Madrid. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Iberia

Flights from Santiago to Madrid usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qatar Airways: 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 Santiago to Madrid.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £635 return via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared with £736 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Santiago to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £688 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £777, a difference of £89. 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 Madrid route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Madrid flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Morning flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Spain Building, and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 13:39
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 12:09.

The flight takes about 12h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of £729. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Santiago to Madrid takes 12h 49m, covering 6,656 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 Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £315, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 58m, compared to 18h 42m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 18h 54m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

Madrid is 5 hours ahead of Santiago (Central European Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Return flights from Santiago to Madrid range from £584 to £898, with an average of £729 over the past 12 months. Anything below £584 counts as a good deal.