Traveling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Sao Paulo's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Santiago.
Flights from SCL to GRU start at 00:18 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:50 with Sky Airline. Overall, you can take your pick of 271 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SCL to GRU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, so getting to Sao Paulo (and then exploring more of Brazil!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Sky Airline is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With a reliable 93.75% of services arriving on schedule, Sky Airline has the best on-time performance for SCL to GRU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SCL and GRU:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight is $83. A return ticket right now is $151. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from SCL to GRU, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights leaving Arturo Merino Benitez Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from SCL.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Santiago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Book a hotel close to GRU if you're catching a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport rental car and explore Sao Paulo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to central Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from central Sao Paulo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sao Paulo in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport for February if you want to go to Sao Paulo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCL to GRU sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Brazil waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometers north-east of Sao Paulo, a visit to Belo Horizonte will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
Around 338 kilometers south-west of Sao Paulo, Curitiba is another essential stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, Museu Oscar Niemeyer and Largo da Ordem.
