Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is five hours behind Cape Town.
To ensure you catch your CPT to SCL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, 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 when you fly during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is a top stopover on the CPT to SCL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, Rs160,718 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs275,985. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CPT to SCL, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CPT to SCL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT reach their destination on time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover 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.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CPT to SCL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If you want to check out another corner of Chile, head for Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are the start of reasons to visit.