Travelling from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago two hours ahead of Pereira.
To ensure you catch your PEI to SCL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEI and SCL:
Bogota Airport
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pereira Airport (PEI) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is R 3,968. A return ticket is currently R 6,892. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEI to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PEI to SCL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Pereira Airport (PEI)
Of all flights leaving Pereira Airport, 69% land on schedule at their destination.
Pereira Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Pereira. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PEI? If you're catching an early flight from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Pick up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santiago in March.
When booking your flight from Pereira Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEI to SCL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover other parts of Chile. Travel around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its must-visit sights. From Reñaca beach to Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul are among its highlights.