Travelling from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to SCL, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like March or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to SCL leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can reach AZA from the centre of Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to SCL flight:
Most flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport land at their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near SCL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is around 16 kilometres from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Right now, Rs92,549 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs218,753. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to SCL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), while February is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Santiago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Phoenix to SCL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Santiago itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover other corners of Chile. Travel about 241 kilometres south to Talca to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major stop in Chile, head for Curicó, roughly 177 kilometres south of Santiago. Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell are key reasons to visit.
