The route between Quito and Santiago, Chile, operated by LATAM, is resuming.
- With four weekly flights starting in October 2026, the airline offers 35,000 seats annually on this route.
- Through LATAM’s hub in Santiago, passengers traveling from Quito will be able to connect to more than 50 domestic and international destinations, particularly in South America and Oceania.
Direct flights between Quito and Santiago, Chile, operated by LATAM, will resume in October 2026, re-establishing a key connection for air transport in the region. The flight, which was inaugurated in April 2019, was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The resumption of this route is the result of collaborative work between the airline, Corporación Quiport—the concessionaire of Quito’s airport—and national and local authorities, in a coordinated effort to strengthen the country’s international connectivity. This return of the route also reflects the historical importance of the Quito-Santiago market, which has demonstrated sustained and strategic demand for passenger traffic development.
The service will operate four times a week with an estimated 35,000 seats available annually, providing passengers with a more efficient travel option. Thanks to this direct flight, travel times are expected to be reduced by 1.5 to 3 hours compared to itineraries requiring connections.
The route will be operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft, a state-of-the-art fleet that offers improved efficiency, with a reduction of approximately 20% in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to previous models, according to the manufacturer.
Ramón Miró, president and CEO of Quiport, stated: “This route represents an important step in strengthening Quito’s international connectivity. Santiago is a strategic hub in the region, and its reactivation opens new opportunities for tourism, business, and integration with key markets, in line with our vision of continuing to position the airport as a benchmark for connectivity in Latin America.”
Through LATAM’s hub in Santiago, passengers traveling from Quito will be able to connect to more than 50 domestic and international destinations, particularly in South America and Oceania, significantly expanding their travel options on a global scale.