Flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Detroit's timezone is UTC-5, making Detroit two hours behind Santiago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SCL and DTW:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, R 5,745 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,746. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to DTW, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCL to DTW.
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Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SCL:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Pick up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Detroit. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Detroit in March.
When reserving your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Detroit, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to DTW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
