Travelling from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Santo Domingo.
Flights from SDQ to SCL start from 18:00 — the earliest with Arajet. The last departure is at 18:35 with Arajet. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SDQ to SCL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Santiago (and then seeing more of Chile!) is a snap with Arajet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Arajet.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the top stopovers between SDQ and SCL:
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, R 3,878 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,942. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SDQ to SCL, reserve your trip eight months before your departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SDQ to SCL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
When it comes to Las Americas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.45% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Santo Domingo to Las Americas International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to SDQ? If you're catching an early flight from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel near SCL if you have a late Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and see more of Santiago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Las Americas International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SDQ 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 after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Chile, consider Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are the start of reasons to visit.
