LATAM Santiago Caracas nonstop service will return on Jan. 3, 2027, restoring a direct link between the Chilean and Venezuelan capitals after more than two years.
LATAM plans four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using Airbus A320neo aircraft. EFE and Air Data News both reported the airline’s announcement and a scheduled flight time of about six hours and 40 minutes.
The route adds a direct option to LATAM’s existing Venezuela connectivity through Bogotá. It also reverses the loss of nonstop service after commercial passenger flights between Chile and Venezuela were suspended in 2024.
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LATAM Santiago Caracas Schedule Starts in January
The new service is scheduled to start on Jan. 3 with four round trips each week. EFE reported that the flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with A320neo aircraft.
Air Data News reported an estimated block time of six hours and 40 minutes. The airline expects to carry more than 50,000 passengers during the route’s first year, a forecast also reported by EFE.
LATAM has not described the route as a return to Venezuela overall because its Colombian affiliate already serves Caracas from Bogotá. The Santiago service instead restores a nonstop connection that had disappeared from the market.
Why the Santiago-Caracas Nonstop Link Disappeared
Direct commercial air links between Chile and Venezuela were suspended in September 2024. Air Data News reported that Venezuela’s civil aviation authority halted passenger services to and from Chile during a period of sharply deteriorating diplomatic relations.
EFE likewise reported that the route stopped operating after the Venezuelan aviation authority announced the suspension without giving detailed public reasons. Because the decision occurred amid a political dispute, this article does not assign a motive beyond what the authorities and outlets reported.
The restart therefore marks a commercial network change as well as a restoration of direct connectivity. Travelers between the two capitals have continued to have connecting options, including through Bogotá and Panama City.
How LATAM Santiago Caracas Fits the Regional Network
LATAM Airlines Colombia resumed Bogotá-Caracas service earlier in 2026 and now operates that route daily, according to EFE. The new Santiago flight will connect Venezuela directly with LATAM’s principal Chilean hub.
That hub structure allows passengers arriving in Santiago to connect onward across Chile and other parts of the LATAM network. The carrier said the objective is to strengthen Venezuela’s connectivity with its main South American hubs.
The airline has not published a year-round guarantee for the schedule beyond the launch plan. As with any new international route, future frequency will depend on demand, operating conditions and regulatory approvals.
FAQ: LATAM Santiago Caracas Flights
When do LATAM Santiago Caracas nonstop flights start?
LATAM says the nonstop route will begin on Jan. 3, 2027.
How often will LATAM fly between Santiago and Caracas?
The airline plans four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
What aircraft will operate LATAM Santiago Caracas service?
LATAM plans to use Airbus A320neo aircraft on the route.
Looking Ahead
The next verifiable milestone is the Jan. 3 launch. Watch for any schedule changes, regulatory updates and LATAM’s first traffic results after the route has operated for several months.
Sources
- Air Data News — LATAM to resume nonstop Santiago-Caracas flights
- EFE — LATAM anuncia vuelos directos entre Santiago y Caracas
