LATAM is by far the airline with the most passengers in Chile: in September 2026 it carried 1,382,412 passengers on domestic and international flights, 62.0% of the total, followed by SKY (345,166) and JetSMART (265,268), according to the monthly report of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). So far in 2026, LATAM has 67.4% of the domestic market, its highest level since 2017, and 53.0% of the international market, where JetSMART overtook SKY as the second-largest operator.
*Updated on October 27, 2026, with the JAC air traffic report for September 2026.* The JAC, part of the Ministry of Transport, publishes every month the passengers per airline on domestic and international flights to or from Chile. This ranking is updated on the same page with each new report.
The airlines with the most passengers in Chile: September 2026 ranking
| # | Airline | Domestic passengers | International passengers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LATAM | 856,662 | 525,750 | 1,382,412 |
| 2 | SKY | 260,187 | 84,979 | 345,166 |
| 3 | JetSMART | 165,741 | 99,527 | 265,268 |
| 4 | Copa | - | 50,390 | 50,390 |
| 5 | Avianca | - | 30,723 | 30,723 |
| 6 | Iberia | - | 30,396 | 30,396 |
| 7 | Air France | - | 25,476 | 25,476 |
| 8 | Aerolíneas Argentinas | - | 18,842 | 18,842 |
| 9 | Delta | - | 14,411 | 14,411 |
| 10 | American Airlines | - | 12,226 | 12,226 |
Source: JAC, annex 2 of the September 2026 report. Totals: sum by Viajando Chile. In September 2026, 2,230,294 passengers flew in Chile, 0.2% more than a year earlier: 1,288,851 on domestic flights and 941,443 on international flights.
Domestic flights: the airlines with the most passengers within Chile
| Airline | Sept. 2025 | Sept. 2026 | Change | Share Sept. 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM | 813,068 | 856,662 | +5.4% | 66.5% |
| SKY | 249,551 | 260,187 | +4.3% | 20.2% |
| JetSMART | 198,231 | 165,741 | -16.4% | 12.9% |
| DAP | 7,791 | 6,261 | -19.6% | 0.5% |
| Total | 1,268,641 | 1,288,851 | +1.6% | 100% |
Source: JAC. According to the report, the rise in the domestic market was driven mainly by LATAM, while JetSMART kept declining in this market and subtracted 2.6 points from the result. The JAC explains that the greater concentration was favored by operators moving aircraft to other markets in the region.
International flights: the 15 airlines with the most passengers
| # | Airline | Passengers Sept. 2026 | Change | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LATAM | 525,750 | -4.3% | 55.8% |
| 2 | JetSMART | 99,527 | +26.9% | 10.6% |
| 3 | SKY | 84,979 | -22.1% | 9.0% |
| 4 | Copa | 50,390 | +11.7% | 5.4% |
| 5 | Avianca | 30,723 | -5.5% | 3.3% |
| 6 | Iberia | 30,396 | -17.7% | 3.2% |
| 7 | Air France | 25,476 | +8.6% | 2.7% |
| 8 | Aerolíneas Argentinas | 18,842 | -23.0% | 2.0% |
| 9 | Delta | 14,411 | -0.5% | 1.5% |
| 10 | American Airlines | 12,226 | +0.6% | 1.3% |
| 11 | Turkish Airlines | 12,036 | +74.8% | 1.3% |
| 12 | KLM | 10,256 | +9.6% | 1.1% |
| 13 | Level | 10,182 | New (previously in Iberia) | 1.1% |
| 14 | Qantas | 5,388 | -4.3% | 0.6% |
| 15 | British Airways | 4,672 | -11.6% | 0.5% |
Source: JAC. Until November 2025, Level's flights were reported together with Iberia's; since December 2025 they have their own code, which explains part of Iberia's decline. The busiest routes are in our ranking of the busiest air routes in Chile.
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See advertising optionsAirline market share in Chile, 2016-2026
| Year | LATAM (dom.) | SKY (dom.) | JetSMART (dom.) | LATAM (int.) | SKY (int.) | JetSMART (int.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 73.6% | 25.4% | - | 61.3% | 5.1% | - |
| 2017 | 67.9% | 27.0% | 2.9% | 58.4% | 6.4% | - |
| 2018 | 61.0% | 25.8% | 12.2% | 57.5% | 6.7% | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 58.6% | 25.6% | 14.9% | 56.3% | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 57.8% | 24.5% | 16.7% | 52.2% | 9.4% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | 59.2% | 23.0% | 17.0% | 44.1% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 58.0% | 26.4% | 14.7% | 44.5% | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 56.3% | 27.3% | 15.5% | 47.7% | 13.8% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 60.8% | 24.4% | 14.1% | 51.7% | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 63.5% | 22.1% | 13.5% | 53.9% | 12.8% | 9.8% |
| 2026 (Jan-Sep) | 67.4% | 20.4% | 11.5% | 53.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
Source: JAC, annex 3 of the September 2026 report (market share charts by operator). On international flights, all other airlines combined accounted for 24.1% in 2026. The JAC notes that in the domestic market LATAM "practically reaches the level it had a decade ago, before Jetsmart entered", and that in 2026 JetSMART became the second-largest international operator, ahead of SKY.
What it means for people flying in Chile
- More concentration on domestic flights: with two thirds of the market in LATAM's hands, on many regional routes supply depends on one or two airlines.
- More international competition: some twenty airlines fly to Chile depending on the season, and new alliances such as the SKY and GOL codeshare add connections.
- The market has not yet recovered: between January and September 2026, 20,877,023 passengers flew, 1.9% fewer than in 2025, as we explain in September air traffic.
- Always compare: to plan the whole trip, see our guide to transport in Chile.
How to cite this data
Viajando Chile (2026). *Airlines with the most passengers in Chile in 2026: ranking and market share according to the JAC*. Based on data from Chile's Civil Aviation Board (Junta de Aeronáutica Civil). https://viajandochile.com/en/news/airlines-with-most-passengers-in-chile-2026
Frequently asked questions
Which airline has the most passengers in Chile?
LATAM, with 1,382,412 passengers in September 2026 across domestic and international flights, according to the JAC.
What market share does LATAM have in Chile?
67.4% of domestic passengers and 53.0% of international passengers between January and September 2026.
Does JetSMART or SKY have more passengers?
On domestic flights, SKY (20.4% in 2026 versus 11.5% for JetSMART). On international flights, JetSMART (12.3% versus 10.5% for SKY).
