Flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Cuzco is two hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 14:40 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:35 with LATAM Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to CUZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to discovering Cuzco (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Peru!). Browse the direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SCL to CUZ flights. A dependable 80.26% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport. Bogota Airport is a popular stopover on the SCL to CUZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
Rs33,621 is the best price for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs62,614. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from SCL to CUZ by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from SCL reach their destination on time.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you have an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
Reserve a hotel close to CUZ if you have a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cuzco Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, FlexWays or Europcar and explore beyond Cuzco's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cuzco Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
September is the busiest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cuzco in March.
Book your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cuzco Airport for November if you'd like to explore Cuzco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to CUZ in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
Cuzco has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Peru just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south of Cuzco, a trip to Arequipa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Historic Centre of Arequipa, Plaza de Armas and Malecón Bolognesi.
Huancayo is another standout destination in Peru and is around 386 kilometres north-west of Cuzco. No trip is complete without visiting Cristo Rey, Los Pinos - Cochas Chico. Ecological Park and Mirador Chonta.



