Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is four hours behind Santiago and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SCL to SFO flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SCL and SFO include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 5,499 is the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,217. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to SFO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from SCL to SFO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from SCL.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.
