Flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Orlando: what you need to know
Orlando is two hours behind Santiago, where Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located. Orlando follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your SCL to Orlando flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SCL to Orlando with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Santiago, SCL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
84% of flights leaving Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Orlando
R 4,277 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,472. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from SCL to Orlando, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across the month and pick up a sweet deal.
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Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near MCO if you're coming in on a late flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Orlando International Airport about two weeks before your flight from SCL to Orlando.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Once your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Orlando is roughly 40 kilometres from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to SFB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your SCL to Orlando flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at SFB will help you save.
Best time to go to Orlando
March is the most popular month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Orlando in December.
Before booking a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to Orlando in January when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Orlando right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Orlando:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Universal's Islands of Adventure, Hogwarts and Jurassic world are must-do's during your Orlando adventure.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Orlando, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Miami is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south of Orlando. No trip is complete without a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
