How to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago
There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~1 h 45 min). By bus it's about 19 h 15 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 918 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 1 h 45 min | 918 km | Airlines: Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines, Sky Airline |
Bus | 19 h 15 minestimated | 1.193 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 14 hestimated | 1.193 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Puerto Montt y Santiago dura aproximadamente 1 h 45 min (918 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 19 h 15 min. En auto son unos 1.193 km por ruta, cerca de 14 h de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Puerto Montt to Santiago?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~1 h 45 min, by bus ~19 h 15 min and by car ~14 h.
Are there flights from Puerto Montt to Santiago?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Puerto Montt–Santiago route is operated by Iberia Airlines, LAN Airlines and Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 1 h 45 min and covers about 918 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Puerto Montt to Santiago?
Flying is much faster (~1 h 45 min vs ~19 h 15 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Puerto Montt to Santiago?
It's about 1.193 km by road, roughly 14 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Puerto Montt and Santiago?
In a straight line it's about 918 km between Puerto Montt and Santiago.
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