Flying from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Explore your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The average time for a direct New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is 10 hours 35 minutes.
Santiago is one hour ahead of New York. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct services a week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). This is the busiest route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 6:30pm departure from JFK to SCL.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to SCL, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with LATAM Airlines.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines from JFK to SCL.
With 67.24% of its services landing as planned, LATAM Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to SCL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and SCL:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can arrive at EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to SCL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a flight ticket from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LGA and SCL include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're catching a late flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Santiago. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Rs54,258 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Return flights start at Rs149,588. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to SCL.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
May is the quietest month for flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Santiago based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your New York to SCL flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July when temperatures are between -2ºC and 15ºC.
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santiago right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor are must-do's during your Santiago adventure.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a trip to Talca will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos.
Curicó is another standout destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No journey is complete without seeing La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas.
