Travelling from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is one hour ahead of Charleston and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CHS to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHS and SCL:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is £366. A round-trip fare right now is £531. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHS to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CHS to SCL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.5% of flights that take off from CHS reach their destination on time.
To get to Charleston International Airport from central Charleston, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CHS:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel near SCL if you're on a late Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from Charleston International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to visit Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHS to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile you should also see. Around 60 miles north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 60 miles north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without seeing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.