Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Miami is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Santiago.
Each week, there are 23 Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 07:10 LATAM Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:30 with LATAM Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your SCL to MIA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Miami (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SCL to MIA flights. A reliable 95.0% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SCL and MIA:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
R 4,021 is the best price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,028. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from SCL to MIA by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SCL to MIA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination on time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Pick up a Miami International Airport rental car and explore Miami and beyond with your own wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport to central Miami has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Miami in April.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Miami International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Miami during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to MIA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Tampa is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, consider Orlando, roughly 338 kilometres north of Miami. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are among the biggest draws.
