Flying from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Porto Alegre and Santiago are both in the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
There are eight Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights every week.
Give yourself enough time to catch your POA to SCL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Sky Airline has direct flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Santiago — and maybe even more of Chile if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sky Airline.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates POA to SCL flights. A dependable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many travellers pass through Tocumen International Airport when flying between POA and SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
At the moment, Rs27,949 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs53,648. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from POA to SCL, book your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)
When it comes to Salgado Filho International Airport's on-time performance, 76.68% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Porto Alegre to Salgado Filho International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to POA? If you're boarding an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Go where the road takes you with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and find adventure across Santiago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Salgado Filho International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from POA to SCL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another standout destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without visiting Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
