Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Guayaquil is two hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
You can choose from 13 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flights. The 22:26 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:06.
Your SCL to GYE flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Guayaquil — and maybe even more of Ecuador if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for SCL to GYE flights, with 85.25% of services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SCL and GYE:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight is Rs44,713. A return ticket is currently Rs104,317. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from SCL to GYE, reserve your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCL to GYE.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYE instead:
Grab a Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport rental car and explore Guayaquil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to central Guayaquil
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to central Guayaquil has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Guayaquil in April.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport for November if you want to explore Guayaquil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SCL to GYE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered after you've seen Guayaquil. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, roughly 129 kilometres south-east of Guayaquil. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are among the biggest draws.
