Flying from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to SCL. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to SCL leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Philadelphia International Airport:
77% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in about 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to SCL flight:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SCL:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
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.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is R 4,438. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,093. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Philadelphia to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Cheap Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). February is when most people 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 Philadelphia to SCL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Santiago right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Philadelphia to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are must-do's during your Santiago adventure.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
Curicó is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometres south of Santiago. No journey is complete without seeing Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.
