Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Buenos Aires and Santiago (where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
The busiest route is from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP). Choose from 71 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SCL to AEP is the 00:35 Sky Airline service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 22:55 with Aerolineas Argentinas.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your SCL to Buenos Aires flight.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires ticket. Start your trip at SCL and touch down at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP).
These are some of the well-known airlines operating direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from SCL to Buenos Aires, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
El Plumerillo International Airport (MDZ)
Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Travelling from central Santiago to SCL takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SCL:
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCL land on schedule 82.58% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Buenos Aires
The best price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires flight is R 634. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,293. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from SCL to Buenos Aires by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AEP:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and explore beyond Buenos Aires's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Jorge Newbery Airport about one week in advance of your flight from SCL to Buenos Aires.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. Once you've disembarked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SCL to Buenos Aires flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from EZE one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
Plan your trip to Buenos Aires during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to Buenos Aires in July when temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Buenos Aires, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Recoleta Cemetery, Obelisco de Buenos Aires and Casa Rosada are must-visits when exploring Buenos Aires.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Argentina waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Buenos Aires, a trip to Rosario will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument), Predio Ferial Parque de la Independencia and Parque Nacional a la Bandera.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Argentina, consider Mar Del Plata, roughly 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. Casino Central de Mar del Plata, Centro Cultural Villa Victoria Ocampo and Villa Ortiz Basualdo.Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino are key highlights.