Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 8 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun two hours behind Santiago.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SCL to CUN flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cancun — and maybe even more of Mexico if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
Among carriers operating SCL to CUN flights, LATAM Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SCL and CUN:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport flight is Rs62,090. A return plane ticket is currently Rs61,021. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SCL to CUN by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to CUN.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that take off from SCL arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
If you're getting in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CUN:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and explore Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cancun in May.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Cancun during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to CUN in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Mexico
Cancun is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Cancun, a visit to Merida will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
Around 418 kilometres west of Cancun, Campeche is another essential stop in Mexico. No visit is complete without checking out Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche.
