Flying from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Houston is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Houston.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. You can get from IAH to SCL on United Airlines's 8:25pm flight.
Your flight from Houston to SCL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You can lock in a direct flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from IAH.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with United Airlines from IAH to SCL.
With 76.67% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to SCL leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from William P. Hobby Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Houston to SCL flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport are known for their punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down on schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Have a late flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near SCL and get cosy, quick:
Hit the road running 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 to explore Santiago and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
The centre of Santiago is roughly 13 kilometres from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, R 4,160 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,927. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Houston to SCL, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Santiago. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Houston to SCL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Santiago when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Gran Torre Santiago followed by Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore other corners of Chile. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Talca to check off its leading sights. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Chile, consider Curicó, about 177 kilometres south of Santiago. La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas are among the biggest draws.
