Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport is 12 hours 35 minutes.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 16 hours ahead of Santiago.
Every week, there are five Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 00:40 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 01:40 with LATAM Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other great corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With a reliable 90.38% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for SCL to AKL flights.
If you'd love to explore a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a well-known stop between SCL and AKL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
ر.ق. 3,399 is the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 4,247. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SCL to AKL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCL to AKL.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
