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

• Earliest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 0:29
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 13:23.

The flight takes about 13h 24m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Santiago:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Santiago takes 13h 24m, covering 17.238 km.

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.

Return flights from Madrid to Santiago range from 822 € to 1.248 €, with an average of 1.024 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 822 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the 1.024 € route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 756 € return via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared with 1.081 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 46 €–89 € 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.

Night is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Santiago flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to Santiago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Madrid to Santiago are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 638 €.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 5 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Lucano
• United Rent-A-Car
• Rosselot
• FlexWays
• Alamo

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Madrid to Santiago route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Madrid to Santiago. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 954 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 1.106 €, a difference of 152 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Iberia
• LATAM Airlines

Flying via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 06m, compared to 18h 13m via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) and 18h 42m via Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE).

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

Among airlines operating Madrid to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.