What percentage of Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 20.7% of flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile were direct. This indicates that a significant portion of available options involve layovers. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may find fewer options, while those open to connecting flights will have more choices.

How many hours is the flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile?

The direct flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile typically takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 145 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 14 hours and 11 minutes, or 851 minutes. The distance between the two cities is 1138 kilometers, making it a relatively short direct journey.

How often do Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. The route is characterized by regular price fluctuations, suggesting that monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare. This frequent price movement is consistent across the trailing 30 days of observations.

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Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile typically range from $340–$947, with a median fare of $620. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level, presenting a favorable opportunity for travelers. Currently, about 7% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile? You'll find the most affordable fares during January, with a median price of $148. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $185. Following closely, March provides another economical option, with a median fare of $229.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights. Only 20.7% of recent fares are for direct flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile. For the remaining itineraries, travelers can expect to make 2 connections on average.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 19h 25m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile is 1138 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you are looking at a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Regular price: $186 - $340

Prices for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile is between 186 USD and 340 USD. The current lowest deal is 141 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 29.

now $141

Low $186

High $340

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

The cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago is January, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $774. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $148

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $774

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

LATAM Chile

$373

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Sky Airline

$170

$150

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

B&H Airlines

$348

$184

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

B&H Airlines

$302

$143

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Sky Airline

$168

$149

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

LATAM Chile

$298

$174

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$348 → $152

56%

5 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 20

$342 → $147

57%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$324 → $150

54%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$387 → $213

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires - Santiago de Chile route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile are below the typical level at $141.

📅 Best time to fly

January is the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $148.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 19h 25m

The median flight time from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile is 19h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 20.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

B&H Airlines has offered direct flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile are frequent.

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is a convenient option for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Ministro Pistarini International offers another choice for your flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$166

Santiago de Chile main airports to arrive at

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is the primary gateway to Santiago de Chile.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Airports nearby Santiago de Chile used as alternative

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International (MDZ)

Consider Mendoza as an international alternative, but be aware of potential winter weather closures at Los Libertadores pass.

📍 ~180 km from Santiago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$62

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santiago de Chile

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was observed to be around $579. Booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, saw average prices at $689, while booking 14-27 days out had an average price of $814. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, showed an average price of $665, indicating that waiting until the last week can still be more expensive than the ideal window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile is considered to be $340 or less. The median price for this route was $620. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $947 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $340 threshold.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile historically include January, with a median price of $148, and February, with a median price of $185. March also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $229. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the overall annual median price of $620 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider planning their trips during these times.

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Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

How much is a round trip from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Regular price: $186 - $340

Prices for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile is between 186 USD and 340 USD. The current lowest deal is 141 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Aug 5-Aug 29.

now $141

Low $186

High $340

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

January

Cheapest

Flights from $148

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $774

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

LATAM Chile

$373

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Sky Airline

$170

$150

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

B&H Airlines

$348

$184

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

B&H Airlines

$302

$143

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (AEP) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Sky Airline

$168

$149

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - Santiago de Chile

Buenos Aires (EZE) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

LATAM Chile

$298

$174

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile

3 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 8

$348 → $152

56%

5 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 20

$342 → $147

57%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$324 → $150

54%

2 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 6

$387 → $213

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile