Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is five hours ahead of Santiago.
Your SCL to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport. Many passengers pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between SCL and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is Rs226,924. A round-trip fare right now is Rs310,202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SCL to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SCL to CPT.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
84% of flights departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SCL.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you have an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cape Town in March.
When reserving your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're eager to discover another side of South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key reasons to visit.
