Traveling from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Atlanta.
Flights from ATL to SCL start from 18:30 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are ten weekly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ATL to SCL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Santiago (and then exploring more of Chile!) is a cinch with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta Air Lines.
Among carriers operating ATL to SCL flights, Delta Air Lines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATL and SCL:
Miami International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $219. A return plane ticket is currently $458. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATL to SCL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Atlanta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ATL? If you're catching an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed 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 around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATL to SCL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometers north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometers north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without dropping by Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
