Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Reno is four hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SCL to RNO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SCL and RNO:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Currently, Rs156,815 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs250,971. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SCL to RNO, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RNO instead:
Grab a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car and explore Reno and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Reno/Tahoe International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
The address for RNO is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
From Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Reno. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Reno is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SCL to RNO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Reno is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
