Flights Santiago → Lima
SCL → LIM
Route overview
The flight route connects the cities of Santiago and Lima, operating with a mix of aircraft including Boeing 767-300 and Airbus models such as A321, A319, and A320. The destination airport in Lima sees over 23 million passengers annually, underscoring its significance for air travel in the region.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Santiago (SCL) → Lima (LIM) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lima the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Santiago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Lima: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Santiago (SCL) to Lima (LIM) heads north for about 2,462 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 30m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Santiago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Lima it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating SCL-LIM
Airports
Frequently asked questions about SCL-LIM
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: American Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
