Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is 16 hours behind Wellington and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your WLG to SCL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
$1,093 is the best price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,211. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from WLG to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Of all flights leaving Wellington International Airport, 72.62% land on time at their destination.
To reach Wellington International Airport from central Wellington, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to WLG? If you're boarding an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options 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 taking a late Wellington International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
Before locking in your flight from Wellington International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from WLG to SCL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 kilometers away to the north-west, its top attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometers north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without experiencing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
