Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is four hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your SJC to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJC and SCL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,457. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 3,249. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SJC to SCL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SJC touch down on schedule 84.69% of the time.
Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SJC. Whether you have an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're landing on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Explore without limits with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and see more of Santiago and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJC to SCL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Chile, consider Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are key reasons to visit.
