Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
Average price | C$ 883 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
Round-trip from | C$ 937 | From Toronto to Chile |
One-way from | C$ 13 | One-way flight from Toronto to Chile |
Information is based on travel restrictions from Canada to Chile
Most visitors from Canada can enter Chile without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Canada are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Chile.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Canada are not required to quarantine after entering Chile.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - The validity of this document is 48 hours.
Returning to Canada from Chile
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chile must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Canada.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chile are not required to quarantine after entering Canada.
YTO - SCL Price
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C$ 947 - C$ 1,362
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SCL Temperature
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16 - 31 °C
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SCL Rainfall
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2 - 67 mm
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Direct service to Chile from Toronto takes about 10h 20m on average. However, most flights to Chile from Canada involve multiple stops with an average travel time closer to 20h in total duration. Chile flight deals with multiple stops can easily run 30+ hours depending on connecting cities and other factors, but they may offer a cheaper flight option for those willing to spend the extra time travelling.
Toronto is currently the only city providing direct service to Chile from Canada, with one direct flight available. Toronto offers indirect service, as well. Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Calgary also offer indirect flights to Chile and other South American destinations. Air Canada and American Airlines are popular airlines, with flights also available from United, WestJet, and LATAM. Direct flights and most indirect flights arrive in Santiago.
Chile is extremely simple to navigate when compared to other South American cities. There is an excellent highway system that makes the country ideal for renting cars and hitting the open road. However, travellers who prefer public transit can find a ferry network and buses that run all the way up and down Ruta 5 with a variety of classes of buses available. Select extended bus trips even include breakfast, coffee, and tea. Tour-Bus and Pullman Bus are the biggest companies for foreign visitors and tickets can be purchased at the bus station or city sales offices. Shorter microbuses offer service to outlying cities where riders pay the driver upon boarding.
Canadian travellers visiting Chile can find plenty of landscapes and outdoor destinations to explore. The Atacama Desert offers unique celestial views and a moonlike landscape. Chiloe Island is also a great trip for those interested in local culture and churches. At El Tatio, there is a volcano, geyser, desert, and a hot spring. In Valparaiso, there is plenty of street art and local culture, and wine tasting is also popular in the country. Many tourists visit Easter Island on a day trip during their stay, as well. Along the coastline, visitors will find plenty of seafood restaurants and events. the Central Market in Santiago also gets fresh seafood each morning if you can’t make it to the shore. The capital city also boasts plenty of culture, dining, nightlife, and local shopping.
All Canadian citizens travelling to Chile from Canada via air will need to present a valid passport upon entry to the country after arrival at the airport. Passports are required to be valid for the duration of your stay in the country. Canadian nationals do not need a visa for business or leisure travel of fewer than 90 days.