Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Riohacha Airport (RCH): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SCL to RCH flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
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 Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport. Many travellers pass through Jose Maria Cordova International Airport when flying between SCL and RCH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Riohacha Airport (RCH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport flight is R 3,571. A round-trip ticket is currently R 7,965. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SCL to RCH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to RCH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that take off from SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Riohacha Airport (RCH)
If you're landing on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RCH:
Follow your own route with a Riohacha Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or National and chase adventure across Riohacha and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Riohacha Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riohacha Airport (RCH) to central Riohacha
Riohacha Airport to central Riohacha has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Riohacha Airport (RCH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Riohacha in April.
When booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Riohacha Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riohacha, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to RCH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Colombia
Riohacha is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres west of Riohacha, a trip to Barranquilla will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like La Casa del Carnaval Elsa Caridi, Museo del Caribe and Malecón Puerta de Oro.
Cartagena is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Riohacha. No journey is complete without visiting Walled City of Cartagena, Museo del Oro Zenu and La Popa Monastery.
