Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago 13 hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
Leave plenty of time to make your ADL to SCL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the ADL to SCL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
$1,246 is currently the best price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,973. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ADL to SCL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of the departures from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% land on time at their destination.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near ADL:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're on a late Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Adelaide Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to SCL in July if you like travelling in 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 discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. No visit is complete without checking out Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.