How to get from Santiago to Puerto Montt
There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Puerto Montt: 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: American 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 Santiago y Puerto Montt 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 Santiago to Puerto Montt?
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 Santiago to Puerto Montt?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Santiago–Puerto Montt route is operated by American 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 Santiago to Puerto Montt?
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 Santiago to Puerto Montt?
It's about 1.193 km by road, roughly 14 h of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Santiago and Puerto Montt?
In a straight line it's about 918 km between Santiago and Puerto Montt.
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