Travelling from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Florianopolis.
Each week, there are 63 Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, take the 08:55 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:00 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your FLN to SCL flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, so jetting to Santiago (and then exploring more of Chile!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Sky Airline.
LATAM Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for FLN to SCL flights, with 91.72% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLN and SCL:
Carrasco International Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
59 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at 137 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from FLN to SCL, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Hercilio Luz International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from FLN arrive on schedule 80.96% of the time.
Central Florianopolis to Hercilio Luz International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FLN:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SCL:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and see more of Santiago and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santiago in April.
When reserving your flight from Hercilio Luz International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLN to SCL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.