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.
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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)
SCL is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Santiago.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SCL.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Santiago:
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.