How to find cheap flights to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
695 € is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SCL, the lowest fare is 376 €.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird rates.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Santiago by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Santiago, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Santiago
The cheapest month to board a flight to Santiago is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to SCL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Santiago at its liveliest, book your flights to SCL for July. Going on holiday during peak periods often means more to do and see than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Book your plane tickets to Santiago then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Santiago, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 15ºC (59ºF).
March is your safest bet for clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Santiago.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you'll likely get around six days of rainfall.
Travelling to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Santiago in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with one of these leading airlines:
If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your SCL plane ticket with Iberia. Up to 91% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
The local timezone at SCL is UTC-3.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to SCL. Choose any of these stays near Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in SCL. Rent your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
If you have a connection from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 83% of all departures from SCL make it to their destination on time.
Getting to central Santiago from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Central Santiago is about 19 kilometres from SCL.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SCL.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Santiago, book a room at one of these comfy options:
Santiago highlights
Jump off your flight to Santiago and find your way to these popular attractions:
Gran Torre Santiago: Around 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Prado Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little while exploring Santiago. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre.
Cerro San Cristóbal: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 3 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Santiago experience.
How to get to Vina del Mar from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Heading straight for Vina del Mar? From SCL, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will take you to Vina del Mar in 3 hours 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Valparaiso
Valparaiso is around 88 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If that's where you're going, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours.
It takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Valparaiso.
Explore more of Chile
There's loads more of Chile begging to be explored. About 80 kilometres north-west of Santiago, head for Vina del Mar. On the must-see list? Start with Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile, Costanera and Reñaca beach.
Another city in Chile that has plenty of appeal is Valparaiso. From Santiago, it's roughly 88 kilometres north-west and is home to attractions like Murales de Valpo and Casa Museo Pablo Neruda - La Sebastiana. Swing by Bahia de valparaiso too.
Round out your journey with Rancagua. Roughly 88 kilometres south of Santiago, Plaza Laguna Del Inca, La Concepcion Park and Plaza de la Mineria are reasons to go.