Cheap Flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Flying from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

• Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

• Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Buenos Aires.

• Flights from AEP to SCL start from 05:40 — the earliest with Aerolineas Argentinas. The latest departure is at 23:35 with JetSMART. Overall, you can choose from 108 weekly Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.

• Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your AEP to SCL flight.

• Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

• You can fly nonstop to Santiago, Chile. Jet off with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:

  • Aerolineas Argentinas

  • Sky Airline

  • JetSMART

• Aerolineas Argentinas is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

• With an impressive 87.18% of services arriving as scheduled, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier operating AEP to SCL flights.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between AEP and SCL:

  • El Plumerillo International Airport

  • Carrasco International Airport

  • San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 1,988. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,980. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

• Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AEP to SCL.

• May is the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

• Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AEP to SCL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

• Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Handy information about Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)

• Jorge Newbery Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AEP land on schedule 83.76% of the time.

• Central Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 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 40 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AEP:

  • Le Cinque Lusso Recoleta

  • 1253 Recoleta Small Hotel

  • Play Hostel Soho

Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:

  • Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Airport

  • City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile

• Get on the fast track to adventure 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 explore beyond Santiago's usual tourist stops.

• To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before you set off.

Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

• From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

• Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• The quietest month for a flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Santiago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

• The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

• If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AEP to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.

Explore more of Chile

• Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.

• If you're looking to explore another major destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are among its highlights.