Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago ten hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SGN to SCL flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SGN and SCL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Rs242,712 is the best price for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs490,391. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SGN to SCL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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 update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SGN to SCL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of the departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santiago and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Santiago in April.
When reserving your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SGN to SCL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore other corners of Chile. Travel about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its leading sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
