Flying from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the two main airports in Shanghai.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city operates on the UTC-3 timezone and is 11 hours behind Shanghai.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to SCL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to SCL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
PVG is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 20 minutes or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Shanghai to SCL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them landing as expected.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own pace with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Santiago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is around 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is Rs209,288. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs381,961. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to SCL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
Lock in a Shanghai 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 sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santiago
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
Your Santiago trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
Talca is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
Curicó is another favourite destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No journey is complete without experiencing La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
