Travelling from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is three hours ahead of Guatemala City and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Your GUA to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GUA and SCL include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Currently, Rs71,287 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs125,933. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GUA to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GUA to SCL.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
La Aurora International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84.05% of flights that depart GUA land on time.
La Aurora International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Guatemala City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GUA? If you're boarding an early flight from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from La Aurora International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GUA to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Chile you should also see. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Experience major highlights starting with Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.