Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is two hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAH to SCL flight, allow 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 rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Santiago (and perhaps some other great parts of Chile!). Browse the direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers IAH to SCL flights, with 76.67% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAH and SCL:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 5,448. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,359. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAH to SCL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAH to SCL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IAH:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SCL if you're on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab 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 leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve 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 is roughly 19 kilometres from central Santiago. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to SCL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Chile you should also see. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you busy. Start with attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
