Travelling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Porto Alegre Airport (POA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Santiago and Porto Alegre follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
You can choose from five weekly Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your SCL to POA flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Porto Alegre — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for SCL to POA flights, with 85.37% of services landing as scheduled.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport. Many travellers pass through Panama City Tocumen International Airport when flying between SCL and POA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport flight is R 1,905. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,188. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SCL to POA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SCL to POA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport.
Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
84% of flights leaving Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SCL.
To reach Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
If you're coming in on a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near POA:
Grab a Porto Alegre Airport rental car and explore Porto Alegre and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Foco and Movida are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Porto Alegre Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Alegre Airport (POA) to central Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre Airport to the centre of Porto Alegre has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Alegre Airport (POA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Porto Alegre in March.
The warmest month in Porto Alegre is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Porto Alegre Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to POA in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Porto Alegre is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre, a trip to Joinville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dança.
Florianopolis is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Porto Alegre. No journey is complete without visiting Joaquina beach, Dunes of Joaquina and Praia do Novo Campeche.


