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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 1:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 12:10 pm.

The flight takes about 12h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Santiago to Madrid takes 12h 50m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Madrid range from C$ 1,119 to C$ 1,721, with an average of C$ 1,396 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,119 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 25% above the route average of C$ 1,396. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,217 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to C$ 1,410 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 87–C$ 142 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.

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

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

One-way fares from Santiago to Madrid are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,148, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

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

Evening 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.

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 Madrid route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

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

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Santiago to Madrid route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,319 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,488, a difference of C$ 170. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• LATAM Airlines
• Iberia

Flying via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 58m, compared with 18h 42m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 18h 54m via Lima J Chavez Intl (LIM).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Plaza Mayor, Spain Building, and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Santiago to Madrid flights:

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

• Iberia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qatar 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.