Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 16 hours behind Auckland.
Each week, there are 11 Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 18:20 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:55 with LATAM Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Santiago (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Chile!). Check out the direct flights from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this popular carrier.
LATAM Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating AKL to SCL flights is LATAM Airlines. Its services land as planned 75.0% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AKL and SCL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is Rs221,739. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs248,473. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKL to SCL.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AKL to SCL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to Auckland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to AKL:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel near SCL if you have a late Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience more of Santiago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to explore Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AKL to SCL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.