Cheap Flights from Guayaquil to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

• Hop on a direct flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.

• Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago two hours ahead of Guayaquil.

• Each week, there are 13 Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, go for the 14:39 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:19 with LATAM Airlines.

• Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your GYE to SCL flight.

• Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

• Flying into Santiago (and then exploring more of Chile!) is a cinch with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

• The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is LATAM Airlines.

• LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates GYE to SCL flights, with 78.33% of its services landing on time.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GYE and SCL:

  • Jorge Chavez International Airport

  • El Dorado International Airport

  • Tocumen International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• Right now, R 4,003 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,930. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

• Get cheap tickets from GYE to SCL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

• The cheapest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

• You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GYE to SCL.

• Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)

• Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 89.07% of flights that take off from GYE arrive at their destination as scheduled.

• Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Guayaquil. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

• The trip on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.

• Catching an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to GYE:

  • Oro Verde Guayaquil

  • GH Galeria Hotel

  • Wyndham Garden Guayaquil

Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you're on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Airport

  • City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile

• Fast-track your 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 experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.

• Get the best deal by booking your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

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

• Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

• If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• July is the busiest month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santiago in April.

• Before locking in your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

• July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYE to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Chile

• Santiago has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Chile waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.

• If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Chile, consider Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are among the biggest draws.