A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — flights from Santiago to Mexico City
SantiagoMexico City, Mexico

Flights from Santiago to Mexico City

Nonstop flights from Santiago (SCL) to Mexico City (MEX) take about 8h 45m (6,596 km). LATAM Airlines Group and Aeromexico fly it. Lowest fare seen: $273 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Mexico City

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning aerial view of Chapultepec Park with cityscape and mountains in the background. — arriving in Mexico City

Airport transfer

MEX → Mexico City, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Santiago Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez →4 lounges at Santiago Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Mexico City →19 drop-off points

Things to book in Mexico City

All 52 things to do in Mexico City →
Frida Kahlo Museumfrom €37.81
Museo Frida Kahlo 4.5 · 529 Tiqets reviews
from €40.17
Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum 4.6 · 298 Tiqets reviews
National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)from €25.89
National Museum of Anthropology 4.4 · 229 Tiqets reviews
from €38.78
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum 4.8 · 133 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Santiago to Mexico City

Carriers on SCL–MEX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ LATAM Airlines Groupnonstop fare seen✈ Aeromexicononstop fare seen

Santiago to Mexico City fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $273 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$69212 Nov 2026 · Aeromexico$309 · 1 stop28 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$27325 Dec 2026 · LATAM Airlines Group—
Jan 2027$36622 Jan 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group—
Feb 2027$33025 Feb 2027 · Aeromexico$277 · 1 stop25 Feb 2027
Apr 2027$72015 Apr 2027 · LATAM Airlines Group$292 · 1 stop15 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $273 for December 2026, $277 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Santiago to Mexico City, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Mexico City

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Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Santiago to Mexico City flights

How long is the flight from Santiago to Mexico City?
A nonstop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Mexico City (MEX) takes about 8h 45m, covering 6,596 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Santiago from Mexico City by air?
The great-circle distance between Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is 6,596 km (4,099 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Santiago to Mexico City?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SCL–MEX route include LATAM Airlines Group and Aeromexico. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Santiago to Mexico City cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SCL–MEX was $273 USD with LATAM Airlines Group (nonstop), departing 25 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Mexico City?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $273 one-way, against $366 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Santiago to Mexico?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Mexico visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Mexico City?
Mexico is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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