Flying from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Mexico City. Explore your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
8 hours 10 minutes is the average duration of a direct Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Santiago is three hours ahead of Mexico City. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is the most popular route, with 10 direct services each week. You can get from MEX to SCL on Aeromexico's 10:05am flight.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SCL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with LATAM Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from MEX.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between MEX and SCL is LATAM Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, LATAM Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to SCL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and SCL are:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unwind before your Mexico City to SCL flight at a hotel near Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near SCL:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Santiago. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 3,578 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Return flights start at R 6,833. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book three months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Mexico City to SCL.
August is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Santiago based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Mexico City to SCL plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Santiago to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santiago right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Mexico City to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are just two of the big attractions to add to your Santiago to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Iglesia Cristo Redentor.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover other corners of Chile. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Talca to check off its must-visit sights. From Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos) to Teatro Regional del Maule and Patio de los naranjos, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Chile, head for Curicó, about 177 kilometres south of Santiago. La Familia Park, Plaza De Los Venados and Plaza De Armas are key highlights.
