Flying from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
La Serena and Santiago are in the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from 260 weekly La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 09:19 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest available. LATAM Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Leave plenty of time to make your LSC to SCL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport available through various airlines, flying to Santiago (and then other parts of Chile) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Sky Airline is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for LSC to SCL flights, with 87.32% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LSC and SCL include:
Carriel Sur Airport
Cerro Moreno International Airport
El Loa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is 18 €. A return fare right now is 37 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LSC to SCL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Landing cheap flights from LSC to SCL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about La Florida Airport (LSC)
82.03% of flights leaving La Florida Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LSC.
La Florida Airport is about 5 kilometres from central La Serena. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LSC? If you've booked an early flight from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SCL:
Hit the road running by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Santiago in April.
When reserving your flight from La Florida Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LSC to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without seeing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
