Travelling from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago one hour ahead of Grand Rapids.
Give yourself enough time to make your GRR to SCL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the top stopovers between GRR and SCL:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, Rs93,896 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs363,755. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GRR to SCL if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
GRR is located at 5500 44th Street Southeast.
Of the departures from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, 72.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Grand Rapids. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to GRR:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SCL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GRR to SCL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Chile
You've done Santiago, now it's time to explore other parts of Chile. Travel around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its top sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
