Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport is 12 hours 36 minutes. Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 16 hours ahead of Santiago.
Flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport start from 00:40 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is the 19:55 service with LATAM Airlines. In total, there are 5 services every week from SCL to AKL.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city during your journey, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a well-known stop between SCL and AKL.
Before booking your cheap ticket from SCL to AKL, check whether you need a visa to enter New Zealand. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
$1,297 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport. A return flight starts from $1,999. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap flight tickets from SCL to AKL by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes.
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Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
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Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SCL to AKL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Auckland
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Auckland itinerary.
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