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Round-trip flights to Santiago de Chile
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Orlando (MCO)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)Nov 03, 2026 - Nov 09, 2026
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Washington Dulles (IAD)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026
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USD 585
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Tampa (TPA)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)Nov 03, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
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USD 587
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Austin (AUS)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 30, 2027
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Round-trip fares to Santiago de Chile
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Orlando (MCO)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Apr 12, 2027 - Apr 23, 2027
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Washington Dulles (IAD)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Dec 06, 2026 - Dec 25, 2026
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USD 613
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Austin (AUS)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 30, 2027
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USD 725
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Tampa (TPA)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Jan 27, 2027 - Feb 04, 2027
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USD 752
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Los Angeles (LAX)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
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San Francisco (SFO)to
Santiago de Chile (SCL)
Mar 30, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027
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Destination facts
Destination airports
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
Copa Airlines hub
Hub of the Americas® in Panama
Fly to Santiago de Chile with Copa Air
Fly to Santiago de Chile through the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City. Chile's capital combines walkable neighborhoods, culture, good food and wine with the Andes in full view, and the Cajón del Maipo, Valparaíso and the wine valleys are close by. Choose your departure city and dates to check available flights to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
View flightsWhat should you know before traveling to Santiago de Chile?
Santiago uses the Chilean peso, has warm, dry summers, and Copa flies into Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), Chile's main air terminal.
Airport
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), Chile's main air terminal. On your way out, you can take an official taxi, a transfer or rent a car.
Currency
Chile's official currency is the Chilean peso (CLP). Check the daily reference rate at the Central Bank of Chile; the rate at exchange offices and stores may differ.
Climate and seasons
Santiago has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers (December to March). The seasons are the reverse of the Northern Hemisphere.
Entry requirements
You enter with your identity document (national ID card or passport). Depending on where you come from, you may need a visa: check the requirements for your nationality and travel date.
Is Santiago de Chile right for you?
Yes, if you want a city with walkable neighborhoods, culture, good food and wine, with the Andes in view and the mountains, the sea and the vineyards close by. Depending on your type of trip, these are the plans that fit best.
As a couple
A sunset at Parque Bicentenario, where you'll get the best view of the «Sanhattan» skyline, and dinner in Barrio Lastarria.
Culture and art
The National Museum of Fine Arts, Chile's main center for the visual arts, and the cultural centers and galleries of Lastarria.
Wine
The Maipo Valley, Chile's most traditional wine region, is very close to the city.
Nature and adventure
The Cajón del Maipo, an Andean valley that is ideal for escaping the city, with trekking and high-mountain scenery.
Snow in winter
Together, the ski resorts in the mountains form the largest skiable area in Latin America.
With family
The city's parks, like Quinta Normal, with museums and boat rides on the lagoon. Check opening hours before you go.
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Chile?
Santiago can be visited year-round, and the best time depends on your plans: spring and fall for walking the city, summer for wine and the coast, and winter for the snow.
Spring and fall
Spring (September–November) and fall (March–May) are good times to explore neighborhoods, parks and hills on foot.
Summer
From December to March, days are warm and dry: a good time for Valparaíso, Viña del Mar and the city's terraces. Bring sunscreen.
Grape harvest
If you travel between February and April, the grape harvest season adds festivals, music and tastings in the nearby valleys. Check each year's dates.
Fiestas Patrias
In September, Chile celebrates its national holidays, the Fiestas Patrias, with empanadas, anticuchos, cueca dancing and traditional games in squares and parks.
Winter and snow
In high season (June–September), the ski resorts get more visitors: book ahead and pack thermal clothing.
Before you go
Check the weather forecast a few days before you travel, especially if you are heading to the mountains.
Which area of Santiago de Chile is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: Lastarria if you are short on time and want the historic center and culture a few steps away; Providencia if you want a quiet, well-located base; Las Condes if you travel for work or prefer a modern feel; and Barrio Italia if you like design and food.
Lastarria and Bellas Artes
It stands out for its modern, avant-garde character in the middle of Santiago, with restaurants, cultural centers, design shops and art galleries. A good choice if you have one or two nights.
Providencia
It is the favorite of visitors for sleeping and resting. Its location is very good, and it combines food, parks and neighborhood life. A good choice for your first time.
Las Condes
Along with Providencia, it is one of the city's main hotel hubs, with a modern mix of offices, parks and restaurants. A good choice if you travel for work.
Barrio Italia
It stands out for its design workshops, antique shops and galleries, alongside cafés and restaurants. A good choice if you want a neighborhood with personality.
Historic center
It holds most of the city's heritage. A good choice if you want to be close to the Plaza de Armas, the museums and Cerro Santa Lucía.
What places should you visit in Santiago de Chile?
The Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, the Santa Lucía and San Cristóbal hills, the Lastarria, Bellavista and Italia neighborhoods and the large parks are the must-sees. For each place, we tell you who it is for.
Plaza de Armas
It is the heart of the historic center and the city's kilometer zero, surrounded by heritage buildings. Ideal for starting your tour.
La Moneda Palace
It is Chile's seat of government; underground, the La Moneda Palace Cultural Center hosts exhibitions year-round. Ideal for history and art.
Cerro Santa Lucía
You can walk up, visit its gardens and enjoy the city from above. Ideal for a first view of Santiago.
Cerro San Cristóbal
Parque Metropolitano is the capital's main green lung, with trails, the Japanese Garden and lookouts with views of the city and the Andes. Ideal for nature in the middle of the city.
Barrio Lastarria and Parque Forestal
Neoclassical facades, cafés with terraces and, steps away, Parque Forestal with its century-old trees. Ideal for an unhurried walk.
National Museum of Fine Arts
Its building, facing Parque Forestal, holds a large collection of Chilean painting and sculpture. Ideal for art.
Barrio Bellavista
Between Cerro San Cristóbal and the Mapocho River, it combines street art, galleries and live music. Ideal for an afternoon and an evening.
Barrio Italia
It is Santiago's meeting point for antiques and food. Ideal for design and for having «once», the afternoon tea.
Parque Bicentenario
Next to the Mapocho River, with trails, green spaces and flamingos. Ideal at sunset.
Parque Quinta Normal
It has natural history and science museums, a lagoon for boat rides and plenty of shade. Ideal for families.
Cajón del Maipo, Valparaíso or vineyards: which day trip should you take from Santiago?
Choose based on what you are looking for: the Cajón del Maipo for mountains and nature; Valparaíso and Viña del Mar for art, architecture and the coast; and the Maipo or Casablanca valleys if you are interested in wine. Go by rental car or with a booked transfer or tour, and check the forecast before you leave.
Cajón del Maipo
An Andean valley crossed by the Maipo River, with the town of San José de Maipo, the turquoise waters of El Yeso Reservoir and the trails of El Morado Natural Monument. Ideal for nature and trekking.
Valparaíso
A World Heritage Site, its Alegre and Concepción hills have cobblestone streets, colorful houses and art galleries. Ideal for walking and taking photos.
Viña del Mar
Known as the "Garden City", with beaches, gardens, the Flower Clock and a seaside promenade. Ideal to combine with Valparaíso; check sea conditions.
Maipo Valley
Recognized as the birthplace of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, with vineyards at the foot of the Andes that offer tours and tastings. Ideal if you have half a day.
Casablanca Valley
World-famous for its white wines, such as Sauvignon Blanc, it lies on the way to the coast. Ideal to add to a visit to Valparaíso.
Wine and driving
In Chile, you can't drive after drinking alcohol: if you plan to taste wine, go with a booked transfer or tour.
How do you get to Santiago de Chile with Copa?
Choose your departure city, connect at the Hub of the Americas® in Panama City and continue to Santiago de Chile.
Choose your departure city
The search tool shows the routes and flights to Santiago de Chile available for your dates.
Connect in Panama
Copa connections are made at the Hub of the Americas®, at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Follow your boarding pass to reach your next flight.
Arrive at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport
When you land in Santiago, go through immigration, pick up your bags, complete the arrival checks and head to your hotel.
What happens when you arrive at the Santiago de Chile airport?
You go through immigration with the document that applies to your nationality, pick up your bags, submit the SAG sworn declaration and head out to your official taxi, booked transfer or rental car.
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Go through immigration
Show your identity document (national ID card or passport). Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa: check before you travel.
Pick up your bags and declare
Everyone over 18 must complete the sworn declaration of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and state whether they are carrying plant or animal products. You can use the Digital Sworn Declaration before your trip or on arrival.
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Head to your transfer
After leaving SAG/Customs, follow the route marked on the floor to the terminal's official desks, where you choose an official taxi, a transfer or a rental car. If your hotel includes a transfer, confirm it before you travel.
How do you get around Santiago de Chile?
To get from the airport to your neighborhood, use an official taxi, a booked transfer, your hotel's transfer or a rental car. In the historic center, Lastarria, Bellavista or Barrio Italia, the best way to get to know them is on foot.
From the airport to your neighborhood
Travel time depends on the time of day and where you are staying. If you booked a transfer, confirm it before you travel.
On foot
Santiago's neighborhoods invite you to put on your most comfortable shoes and explore streets shaped by architecture, culture and food.
By bike
An extensive network of urban bike lanes connects key neighborhoods such as Providencia, Ñuñoa, Las Condes, Vitacura and downtown Santiago.
By taxi
To go from one area to another, ask your hotel for a taxi.
Rental car
It gives you the freedom to visit the Cajón del Maipo, the wine valleys or the coast at your own pace. If you are going up to the mountains, check the weather and road conditions before you leave.
Plan your days by area
The historic center and Lastarria one day; Cerro San Cristóbal, Bellavista and Providencia another; and a day trip outside the city on another.
What practical tips should you know before traveling to Santiago de Chile?
Try the empanada de pino and a Maipo Valley wine, pack layers if you are heading to the mountains, book winery visits in advance and save an afternoon for «once».
Chilean flavors
Try the empanada: the pino filling is the most typical, served with pebre, a sauce made with tomato, onion, cilantro and lemon.
Chilean wine
Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship grape of the Maipo Valley, and Casablanca stands out for its whites. Order a glass of Chilean wine with your meal.
Having «once»
It is a Chilean late-afternoon custom, similar to English tea time. Barrio Italia is a good place to enjoy it.
Winery visits
Most wineries require advance reservations, especially in high season.
Mountains
Mountain weather is changeable, with a big temperature swing between day and night: pack layers, a warm jacket and sun protection.
Care for nature
When exploring the Cajón del Maipo, respect the environment and don't leave any trash.
What can you do in Santiago de Chile in a week?
This is an optional idea. In 24 hours you can see the historic center and Lastarria; with 48 hours, add Cerro San Cristóbal, Bellavista and Providencia; with a week, add the Cajón del Maipo, Valparaíso and a wine valley, with time to rest.
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Day 1: Arrival and Providencia
Settle into your neighborhood and, if you arrive with time to spare, walk around Providencia or Parque Forestal.
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Day 2: Historic center and Lastarria
The Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace and Cerro Santa Lucía. In the afternoon, cafés and galleries in Lastarria.
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Day 3: Cerro San Cristóbal and Bellavista
Go up to Parque Metropolitano in the morning, come down to Bellavista and end the day in Barrio Italia.
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Day 4: Cajón del Maipo
San José de Maipo and the valley's mountain scenery. Check the forecast before you leave.
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Day 5: Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
The Alegre and Concepción hills, Plaza Sotomayor and the seaside promenade of Viña del Mar.
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Day 6: Maipo Valley or a free day
Visit a winery with a reservation or relax in one of the city's parks.
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Day 7: Departure
Depending on your flight time and the travel time to the airport, make the most of the morning before you leave.
Where can you find official destination information?
These official websites publish up-to-date information on requirements, entry and things to do in the city.
Chile Travel
Chile's official tourism website (Sernatur).
Santiago Turismo
Tourism website of the Municipality of Santiago.
Entry and visa requirements
Documents and visas by country of origin.
SAG sworn declaration
Plant and animal products when entering Chile.
Santiago Airport
Official transportation and arrival procedures.
Chilean Meteorological Office
Weather forecast before you travel.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to Santiago de Chile
Quick answers to the most common questions before you travel.
Do I need a visa to travel to Santiago de Chile?
It depends on your nationality. Check the requirements for your nationality and travel date on the official website before you fly.
What should I know if it's my first time in Santiago de Chile?
Check the entry requirements, complete the SAG sworn declaration, book your airport transfer and choose your neighborhood based on how much time you have.
Which area of Santiago is best to stay in?
For a first visit, Providencia or Lastarria. If you travel for work, Las Condes; if you like design, Barrio Italia.
Providencia or Lastarria?
Lastarria if you have a very short stay and want the historic center and culture a few steps away. Providencia if you prefer a quieter, well-located base with neighborhood life.
Providencia or Las Condes?
Providencia has more neighborhood life, parks and restaurants within walking distance; Las Condes is more modern and suits business trips. Both are good bases for exploring the city.
Which area is best if you only have one night?
Lastarria or the historic center, so you can enjoy the Plaza de Armas, Cerro Santa Lucía and Parque Forestal without losing time.
How many days do you need to see Santiago?
It depends on your plans. With two or three days you can see downtown, the hills and the neighborhoods; with more days, add the Cajón del Maipo, Valparaíso and the wine valleys.
What should you do in Santiago on your first visit?
Walk around the Plaza de Armas and Lastarria, go up Cerro San Cristóbal, explore Bellavista and Barrio Italia, try an empanada de pino and visit a winery.
What can you do in Santiago in 24 or 48 hours?
In 24 hours, the historic center, Cerro Santa Lucía and Lastarria. With 48 hours, add Cerro San Cristóbal, Bellavista and dinner in Providencia or Barrio Italia.
Which neighborhoods are worth exploring?
Lastarria and Bellas Artes, Bellavista, Barrio Italia, Providencia, Ñuñoa and the historic center.
Cajón del Maipo or Valparaíso?
Cajón del Maipo if you want mountains, rivers and nature; Valparaíso if you prefer art, architecture and a coastal atmosphere. With more days, do both.
Which day trip should you take if you only have one day?
It depends on what you are looking for: mountains in the Cajón del Maipo, the coast in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, or wine in the Maipo or Casablanca valleys.
What wine experiences can you enjoy near Santiago?
Tours and tastings at wineries in the Maipo and Casablanca valleys, and grape harvest festivals between February and April. Book in advance.
How can you combine city and nature?
Alternate city days with Cerro San Cristóbal, the Cajón del Maipo or the wine valleys. You'll find a sample itinerary above.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
It depends on your plans. Spring and fall are good for walking, summer for the coast and wine, and winter for the snow. Check the forecast before you travel.
Which cities have Copa flights to Santiago de Chile?
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