Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is five hours behind Johannesburg and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your JNB to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is a well-known stop between JNB and SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,865. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,953. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JNB to SCL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Santiago in April.
Before locking in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to SCL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Chile, consider Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are key reasons to visit.
