Travelling from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Wilmington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ILM to SCL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ILM and SCL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, R 4,967 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 16,923. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ILM to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Wilmington Airport (ILM)
The address for ILM is 1740 Airport Boulevard.
79% of flights taking off from Wilmington Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Wilmington Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Wilmington. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ILM:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Wilmington Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ILM to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Chile you'll want to see. About 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, about 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are key reasons to visit.
