Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Santiago is two hours ahead of Lima and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
You can choose from 525 weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Sky Airline is the earliest available. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
To ensure you catch your LIM to SCL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. When you're ready to start your Santiago holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Chile:
Most travellers choose to fly with Sky Airline on this route.
LATAM Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for LIM to SCL flights, with 83.14% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LIM and SCL:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Trujillo Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, £60 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £126. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LIM to SCL by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIM to SCL.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
81.53% of flights departing from Jorge Chavez International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of LIM.
Jorge Chavez International Airport is about 6 miles from central Lima. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Santiago. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to SCL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 60 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 60 miles north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Start your sightseeing at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.