Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport takes 4 hours 19 minutes (on average). Santiago's timezone is UTC-3 — identical to Sao Paulo.
There are 90 flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport every week. Jump on the 00:18 flight if you want to be on your way as soon as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from GRU to SCL departs at 23:50.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Santiago (and then exploring more of Chile!) is easy with Sky Airline. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and SCL:
El Dorado International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Ministro Pistarini Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Chile, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from GRU to SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is R 1,649. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,040. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from GRU to SCL, book your trip 10 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 32 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SCL if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Santiago in May.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GRU to SCL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
After booking your flights from GRU to SCL, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Santiago. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas are must-do's during your Santiago adventure.
Complete your Santiago trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Santiago stay.
