Travelling from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Santiago is two hours ahead of New York. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
You can pick from 7 direct flights a week between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). This is the most popular route, with LATAM Airlines offering a 6:30pm departure from JFK to SCL.
Your flight from New York to SCL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Going away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
When taking off from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with LATAM Airlines.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to SCL.
LATAM Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 81.36% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from New York to SCL with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and SCL include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Here's where you can connect between Newark Liberty International Airport and SCL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to SCL flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Lock in a plane ticket from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LGA and SCL include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Santiago. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is R 3,855. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,115. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book two months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from New York to SCL.
July is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during 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 New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). February is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your New York to SCL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are top sights which should feature on any good Santiago itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
Talca is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
Curicó is another standout destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.



