Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU): what you need to know
Santiago and Rio De Janeiro share the same timezone, UTC-3.
For a stress-free 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 SCL to SDU flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
R 2,670 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,532. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to SDU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCL touch down on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SCL:
Arriving at Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
If you're coming in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SDU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santos Dumont Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Santos Dumont Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
January is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in April.
Before locking in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santos Dumont Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Rio De Janeiro, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to SDU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Brazil, consider Belo Horizonte, about 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro are highlights.
