Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
The timezone in Canberra is UTC+11, which is 14 hours ahead of Santiago.
To ensure you catch your SCL to CBR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the SCL to CBR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
Right now, R 22,342 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 34,885. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SCL to CBR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SCL to CBR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCL arrive on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CBR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Canberra Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Canberra and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Canberra Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Canberra. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Canberra in January.
The warmest month in Canberra is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Canberra Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to CBR in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Canberra, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres north-east to Sydney to check off its top attractions. From Sydney Opera House to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra, Melbourne is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
