Flying from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is five hours behind Johannesburg.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to SCL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to SCL, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is an option when leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Located around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The drive from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to SCL flight:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SCL:
Travel at your own pace with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and discover more of Santiago and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Santiago. The time it takes to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is Rs145,102. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs232,915. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to SCL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Visit Santiago in May for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Johannesburg to SCL flight ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July has temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are just two of the top attractions to add to your Santiago must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
Talca is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
If there's time to check out another side of Chile, head for Curicó, roughly 177 kilometres south of Santiago. La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas are key reasons to visit.
