Flying from Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Temuco and Santiago follow the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from ZCO to SCL start from 09:23 — the first with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 21:51 with JetSMART. In total, there are 244 weekly Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your ZCO to SCL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport available through various airlines, flying to Santiago (and then other parts of Chile) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Sky Airline is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ZCO to SCL flights. A dependable 88.01% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Temuco Airport (ZCO) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is ₹ 3,226. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 6,765. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from ZCO to SCL, book your trip five months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Temuco Airport (ZCO)
81.09% of flights leaving Temuco Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from ZCO.
To get to Temuco Airport from central Temuco, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Travel at your own speed with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and see more of Santiago and beyond.
Booking your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from Temuco Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZCO to SCL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Chile
You've done Santiago, now it's time to discover more of Chile. Travel around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its popular sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are the start of reasons to visit.