Flying from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
El Calafate and Santiago are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Your FTE to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like November? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Santiago (and then seeing more of Chile!) is a breeze with Sky Airline. This popular carrier has direct flights from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Sky Airline is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for FTE to SCL flights is Sky Airline.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many passengers pass through Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
At the moment, R 2,136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,849. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FTE to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from FTE to SCL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
When it comes to El Calafate Airport's on-time performance, data shows 53% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central El Calafate to El Calafate Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Grab a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from El Calafate Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to visit Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FTE to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored after you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.
