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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? If you want to travel to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport next month, return fares start from £840. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is 14 hours and 35 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
Iberia, British Airways, Finnair all fly direct to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
The cheapest month to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 35 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is £618. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is Monday, 14 September 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santiago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Flying to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

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Cheapest flight found£618
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time14 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week26

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How to find cheap flights to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

  • Currently, £365 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SCL for £619.

  • Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to SCL. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Santiago, where Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Santiago. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport.

Best time to go to Santiago

  • May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Santiago.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to SCL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • February is the most popular month for flights to SCL. Visit then if you're eager to explore Santiago in full swing.

  • December is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Santiago then.

  • Check the weather before you head off. January brings the warmest days in Santiago, with averages of between 13ºC and 27ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from -2ºC to 17ºC.

  • With one day of rain on average, March is the driest month in Santiago.

  • The wettest time of year is September. Visit then and you can expect to get around six days of rainfall.

Travelling to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know

  • Avoid the layovers and get to Santiago in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with one of these popular airlines:

  • Think about booking your SCL plane ticket with Iberia. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 91% of flights to this hub arriving on time.

  • You'll step off the plane in the UTC-3 timezone at SCL.

  • Eager to get some rest after your flight to SCL? These hotels close to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:

  • If you have a connection out of Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 84% of all departures from SCL land as expected.

Getting to central Santiago from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

Santiago highlights

  • Put these leading sights high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Santiago:

    • Gran Torre Santiago: The perfect spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 6 kms (4 miles) northeast of the city centre.

    • Ñuñoa Botanical garden: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Santiago. You'll find this park roughly 8 kms (5 miles) east of the centre.

    • Fundación Pablo Neruda: This will also be a trip highlight. A top landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) northeast of the centre of Santiago.

How to get to Vina del Mar from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)

  • The nearby city of Vina del Mar is about 121 kms (75 miles) from SCL. Heading into the centre by ride-share or taxi should take around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Public transport will get you to Vina del Mar in roughly 3 hours 40 minutes.

Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Valparaiso

  • Located about 88 kms (55 miles) away, Valparaiso is another city that's easy to reach from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. It takes around 3 hours to make the trip on public transport from SCL.

  • It takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Valparaiso.

Explore more of Chile

  • Craving more adventure? Vina del Mar is an essential stop in Chile. It's around 80 kms (50 miles) northwest of Santiago and features Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.

  • Valparaiso is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Chile. You'll find it around 88 kms (55 miles) northwest of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are visitor favourites.

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