Travelling from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago two hours ahead of Cuzco.
Every week, there are ten Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, select the 09:10 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 13:55 with LATAM Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CUZ to SCL flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Santiago — and maybe even more of Chile if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CUZ to SCL flights. An exceptional 90.91% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many travellers pass through Bogota Airport when flying between CUZ and SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cuzco Airport (CUZ) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 1,934. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,809. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUZ to SCL.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CUZ to SCL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cuzco Airport (CUZ)
Of the departures from Cuzco Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Cuzco to Cuzco Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CUZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SCL if you're on a late Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Santiago 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 main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Santiago in March.
Book your flight from Cuzco Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUZ to SCL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are key highlights.