Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Santiago two hours ahead of Durham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and SCL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
R 4,287 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,328. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to SCL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to SCL.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Santiago and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving 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)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Santiago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to explore Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to SCL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without visiting Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.
