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Among airlines operating Santiago to Auckland flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only LATAM Airlines operates flights between Santiago and Auckland.

Flights from Santiago to Auckland usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Santiago to Auckland.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 2,001 round-trip, compared to C$ 2,132 via a layover through Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 117–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Santiago to Auckland most commonly pass through:

• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Santiago to Auckland route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,971 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 2,155, a difference of C$ 184. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Santiago to Auckland route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Auckland flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Skycity Auckland, Aotea Centre, and Auckland Fish Market. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:50 pm and lands at 1:17 am
• Latest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 1:42 am.

The flight takes about 12h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% above the route average of C$ 2,033. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Santiago to Auckland takes 12h 27m, covering 15,525 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,616 to C$ 13,985. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Santiago to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,517, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

LATAM Airlines is the only airline operating Santiago to Auckland flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 30m, compared with 20h 05m via Melbourne (MEL).

Auckland is 15 hours ahead of Santiago (New Zealand Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Mode
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Auckland range from C$ 1,801 to C$ 2,280, with an average of C$ 2,033 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,801 counts as a good deal.