Flying from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Mendoza and Santiago share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from MDZ to SCL start from 09:58 — the first with JetSMART. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with JetSMART. In total, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MDZ to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. When you're ready to start your Santiago holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Chile:
Most passengers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering MDZ to SCL flights. A reliable 96.05% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MDZ and SCL include:
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 876. A return ticket is currently R 1,333. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MDZ to SCL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MDZ to SCL.
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Handy information about Mendoza Airport (MDZ)
74% of flights leaving from Mendoza Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Mendoza to Mendoza Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MDZ:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Santiago in March.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Mendoza Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDZ to SCL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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.
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 among the biggest draws.