Travelling from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) leaving from here.
The average length of a direct flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of Dallas. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago.
The busiest route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), with 3 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DFW to SCL is the 19:00 American Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 19:00 with American Airlines.
Your flight from Dallas to SCL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Going away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport departing from DFW.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Dallas to SCL leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The journey from central Dallas to DFW takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is R 5,291. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,155. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking 9 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Dallas to SCL then.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, book your trip for June (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' search function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when prices go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Dallas to SCL.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
May is the quietest time to travel to Santiago. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Before booking a flight from Dallas to SCL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
After booking your flight from Dallas to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santiago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas are popular attractions which should be on any good Santiago itinerary.
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