Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Rio De Janeiro.
The most popular route is from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), with 43 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from GIG to SCL is the 2:25am LATAM Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:30pm with LATAM Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to SCL. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Take the express route from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Nonstop flights from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) are available from here.
At GIG, there's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, such as:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between GIG and SCL is LATAM Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SCL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
GIG is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
79.57% of flights that leave from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport land at their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can arrive at SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to SCL flight:
78.67% of flights taking off from Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SCL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, ر.ق. 284 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 721. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to SCL, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Visit Santiago in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to SCL flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Santiago right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Santiago travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
You've done Santiago, now it's time to explore other parts of Chile. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Talca to check off its top sights. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Chile, head for Curicó, roughly 177 kilometres south of Santiago. La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas are key highlights.
