Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is five hours ahead of Santiago and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SCL to CPT flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is a well-known stop between SCL and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, Rs201,060 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs293,396. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCL to CPT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL reach their destination without delay.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without dropping by Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.