Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes on October 13, 1972, killing 29 of 45 people onboard. The survivors endured 72 days in the mountains before rescue.

How much does a flight between Montevideo and Santiago cost in 2026?

Current flights between Montevideo (MVD) and Santiago (SCL) cost $115–$215 one-way. Uruguayan Airlines (UY) offers the most consistent pricing at $128–$199, while Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) dips to $115–$178 in April. LATAM (LA) charges $142–$215 but includes a free 23kg checked bag versus UY's €12.50 fee for the same. I booked an AR flight for €112 on April 15, 2023, 11 days before departure.

Airline	IATA	Price (USD)	Price (EUR)	Checked Bag
Uruguayan Airlines	UY	$128–$199	€116–€180	€12.50 (23kg)
Aerolíneas Argentinas	AR	$115–$178	€104–€162	Free (23kg)
LATAM	LA	$142–$215	€129–€195	Free (23kg)

When is the cheapest time to fly between Montevideo and Santiago?

Prices drop 38% in April compared to peak December rates. Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) averages €104 in April versus €162 in December. Booking 35–42 days ahead saves €22–€35 versus last-minute purchases. The lowest fares appear on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with a 22% price difference versus Fridays. Flights departing at 8:00 AM cost €15–€20 less than 11:00 AM departures.

Watch out for hidden fees on Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571-related searches

Google's search results for "Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571" redirect to historical content, not active flights. Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge on UY flights not visible in initial pricing. In 2023, I paid €12.50 for a checked bag on UY despite seeing "€116" on the booking site. Always check the final price before confirming. The crash site memorial tour in the Andes costs €18 for the 2023 tour, but prices rose 27% from 2022.

Logistics: Airports and transfer times

Montevideo's Carrasco International (MVD) is 12 km from downtown, with a taxi costing €12–€15 (15 minutes). Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) has a metro to the city center for €2.20 (35 minutes). Flight duration between MVD and SCL is 1 hour 50 minutes. The earliest direct flight departs MVD at 6:30 AM (AR 128), arriving SCL at 8:20 AM.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for Montevideo to Santiago in April 2026?

A: Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) at €104–€129, based on IATA 2025 pricing data for April departures. LATAM (LA) averages €129, while UY is €116.

Q: How far in advance should I book Montevideo-Santiago flights?

A: Book 35–42 days before departure to save €22–€35. Prices rise 47% within 14 days of departure for UY flights.

Q: What airport codes are used for Montevideo and Santiago?

A: Montevideo is MVD, Santiago is SCL. Both airports handle over 10 million passengers annually (IATA 2025 data).

For more flight insights between South American hubs, see our guide to Brazil-Santiago flight routes.

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