Travelling from La Paz Airport (LPB) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of La Paz.
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 board your LPB to SCL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many travellers pass through Bogota Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Paz Airport (LPB) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, R 3,051 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,019. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LPB to SCL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LPB to SCL.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about La Paz Airport (LPB)
60% of flights leaving from La Paz Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central La Paz to La Paz Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LPB:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel near SCL if you're catching a late La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and chase adventure across Santiago and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from La Paz Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPB to SCL in July. Temperatures average 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Valparaiso is another favourite destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without dropping by Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.