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Cheap flights from Santiago to Quito

2,350 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Santiago to Quito at a glance

2,350 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~212 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Santiago (SCL) to Quito (UIO) cover 2,350 miles (3,781 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Santiago to Quito covers 2,350 miles (3,781 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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SCL (0 mi)UIO (2,350 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 2,350 miles. Direct carriers include LA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Santiago → Quito. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
LADirect
Baggage on Santiago → Quito: on this route, LA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Santiago to Quito — quick answers

How far is Santiago from Quito by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Santiago (SCL) to Quito (UIO) is 2,350 miles (3,781 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Quito?

The average nonstop flight time from SCL to UIO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Santiago to Quito?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: LA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Santiago → Quito

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~212 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Quito — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 38 of 40 routes from Santiago
Airline network
LA: 35 destinations from SCL
Alternative origin airports
MDZ (Mendoza, 122 mi); CCP (Concepcion, 266 mi)
Alternative destination airports
GYE (Guayaquil, 175 mi); CLO (Cali, 288 mi)
Nearby destinations
Guayaquil, Ecuador (175 mi); Cali, Colombia (288 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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