Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is three hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SJO to SCL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and SCL:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is Rs50,588. A round-trip fare right now is Rs94,321. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SJO to SCL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that leave from Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJO to SCL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be discovered. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.