Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago four hours ahead of Seattle.
Leave plenty of time to make your SEA to SCL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SEA and SCL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 6,731 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 15,163. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SEA to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SEA to SCL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SEA.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SEA:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're catching a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to SCL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to explore more of Chile. Journey around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its must-visit sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
