Flying from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 8 hours 20 minutes.
Santiago is one hour ahead of Miami and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Each week, there are 21 Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 18:20 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:55 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you get on your MIA to SCL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Santiago (and then seeing more of Chile!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MIA to SCL flights, with 85.0% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MIA and SCL include:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, 157 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 366 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from MIA to SCL, book your trip nine months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Miami International Airport, data shows 76.14% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Miami International Airport from central Miami, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MIA? If you've booked an early flight from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Fast-track your adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Miami International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MIA to SCL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover more of Chile. Travel about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its leading sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
