Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver four hours behind Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SCL to YVR 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, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SCL and YVR:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 3,985 is the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,212. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SCL to YVR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
To reach Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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're taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
