Travelling from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Sao Paulo's main base, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL).
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago. The city's timezone is UTC-3 — the same as Sao Paulo.
With 73 direct flights a week between the two airports, Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) is the most popular route. LATAM Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:05am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from GRU to SCL is with LATAM Airlines at 11:50pm.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Sao Paulo to SCL.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Get there in one go from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport leaving from GRU. Book your ticket with one of these:
LATAM Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from GRU to SCL.
Sky Airline is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SCL that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GRU and SCL include:
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
GRU is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to SCL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight:
Flights that leave from VCP arrive at their final stop on schedule 74% of the time.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is around 16 kilometres from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
R 1,041 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Return flights start from R 2,928. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to SCL, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Sao Paulo to SCL.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), while February is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Santiago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to SCL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santiago
Start your Santiago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are must-visits when exploring Santiago.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Chile just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular 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 trip is complete without seeing Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.











