Are direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more economical, especially for long-haul international journeys. The "best" option often depends on your priorities regarding cost versus travel time and comfort.

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Santiago de Chile flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Using a flexible date search tool can help identify the most cost-effective days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Santiago de Chile flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for amenities like entertainment or priority boarding. Understanding these additional fees can help you accurately compare the total cost of your trip.

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ZRH - Santiago de Chile
89% AI deal score
CHF 1,289
CHF 863
Round trip
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CHF 1,200
CHF 863
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CHF 1,217
CHF 866
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CHF 1,297
CHF 872
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CHF 1,278
CHF 873
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CHF 874
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CHF 1,259
CHF 880
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CHF 1,264
CHF 884
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Zürich to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile connect at least once. Right now, fares for this route are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $1533–$1864, and a median of $1685. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals are infrequent — a price alert helps.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1145. Following this, November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $1560. Even in December, you can find flights with a median of $1921.

How long is the flight from Zürich to Santiago de Chile? A typical journey from Zürich to Santiago de Chile takes approximately 56h 17m, including connections. Since most itineraries involve connections, you should expect to make at least 2 stopovers on this long-haul route.

The distance between Zürich and Santiago de Chile is approximately 11,956 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Regular price: CHF 1,013 - CHF 1,468

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile is typically between 1013 CHF and 1468 CHF. The current lowest deal is 690 CHF with Deutsche Luft Hansa for travel from Sep 7-Sep 28.

now CHF 690

Low CHF 1,013

High CHF 1,468

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Santiago is June, with a median price of $1145. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1921. Generally, prices are lower from June to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 1,145

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,921

Jun

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Air Canada

Iberia Airlines

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,291

CHF 1,071

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,266

CHF 1,071

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Iberia Airlines

CHF 1,261

CHF 2,055

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Iberia Airlines

CHF 1,257

CHF 2,059

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,240

CHF 1,071

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,241

CHF 1,071

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

CHF 1,312 → CHF 695

47%

24 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 28

CHF 1,286 → CHF 693

46%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

CHF 1,335 → CHF 746

44%

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

CHF 1,397 → CHF 826

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Zürich - Santiago de Chile route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to SCL fares are near the typical level of $1685.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $1145 for ZRH to SCL.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration from ZRH to SCL is 56h 17m, typically involving 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights from ZRH to SCL are not typically available, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deutsche Luft Hansa frequently offers deals on connecting flights from ZRH to SCL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to SCL are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a good option for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 693

Santiago de Chile main airports to arrive at

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is the cheapest arrival option for flights from Zürich.

📍 ~12 km from Santiago de Chile (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 693

Airports nearby Santiago de Chile used as alternative

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International (MDZ)

Cheapest

Consider this major international airport for its frequent connections, but note it requires crossing an international border.

📍 ~180 km from Santiago de Chile (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 868

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santiago de Chile

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From ZRH

Elite

Jan 18

Santiago de Chile, Chile

94% AI deal score

$6,987

$3,616

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Air Canada

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Oct 21

Santiago de Chile, Chile

92% AI deal score

$7,141

$4,253

Save $2,888

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 18

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$6,479

$4,506

Save $1,973

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Nov 18

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$6,479

$4,508

Save $1,971

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 11

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,374

$4,851

Save $2,523

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 10

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,379

$4,861

Save $2,518

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 10

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,478

$4,902

Save $2,576

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 11

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,363

$4,927

Save $2,436

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 10

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,494

$4,956

Save $2,538

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 11

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,462

$4,969

Save $2,493

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 11

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$7,510

$5,024

Save $2,486

TAP Portugal, +1

Business Class

From ZRH

Elite

Sep 15

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$2,812

$2,137

Save $675

Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santiago de Chile

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and online travel agencies. Look out for deals and promotions that may be available.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for longer international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it may be beneficial to monitor prices if your schedule allows flexibility. Prices can fluctuate, so regular checks are often useful.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While not always necessary, expanding your search to include alternative departure or arrival locations may occasionally lead to savings or more convenient schedules. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to and from these alternative airports.

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Zürich to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Regular price: CHF 1,013 - CHF 1,468

Prices are currently below the regular range.

now CHF 690

Low CHF 1,013

High CHF 1,468

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

June

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 1,145

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 1,921

Jun

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Air Canada

Iberia Airlines

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,291

CHF 1,071

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,266

CHF 1,071

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Iberia Airlines

CHF 1,261

CHF 2,055

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Iberia Airlines

CHF 1,257

CHF 2,059

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,240

CHF 1,071

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Santiago de Chile

Zürich (ZRH) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Air France

CHF 1,241

CHF 1,071

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 16

CHF 1,312 → CHF 695

47%

24 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 28

CHF 1,286 → CHF 693

46%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

CHF 1,335 → CHF 746

44%

10 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 14

CHF 1,397 → CHF 826

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Zürich - Santiago de Chile route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent ZRH to SCL fares are near the typical level of $1685.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $1145 for ZRH to SCL.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight

The median flight duration from ZRH to SCL is 56h 17m, typically involving 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights from ZRH to SCL are not typically available, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deutsche Luft Hansa frequently offers deals on connecting flights from ZRH to SCL.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to SCL are historically rare, so book when you see a good price.

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a good option for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 693

Santiago de Chile main airports to arrive at

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport is the cheapest arrival option for flights from Zürich.

📍 ~12 km from Santiago de Chile (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 693

Airports nearby Santiago de Chile used as alternative

Governor Francisco Gabrielli International (MDZ)

Cheapest

Consider this major international airport for its frequent connections, but note it requires crossing an international border.

Santiago de Chile, Chile

91% AI deal score

$2,812

$2,137

Save $675

Air France, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santiago de Chile

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Zürich to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Zürich - Santiago de Chile route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Santiago de Chile main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santiago de Chile used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santiago de Chile

Best Elite deals to Santiago de Chile

Jan 18

Oct 21

Nov 18

Nov 18

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santiago de Chile

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?

Are direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Zürich to Santiago de Chile flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Zürich to Santiago de Chile flights?

Related routes

More routes from Zürich

Flights to Santiago de Chile from other cities

Zürich to Santiago de Chile: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Direct flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Santiago de Chile

Zürich - Santiago de Chile route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers deals

Deals are rare for this route

Zürich main airports to depart from

Santiago de Chile main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Santiago de Chile used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Santiago de Chile

Best Elite deals to Santiago de Chile

Jan 18

Oct 21

Nov 18

Nov 18

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 10

Sep 11

Sep 11

Sep 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Santiago de Chile

How can I find cheap flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?

When should I book flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Zürich to Santiago de Chile?