Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Alicante.
To ensure you catch your ALC to SCL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALC and SCL:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $792. A return ticket is currently $1,518. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ALC to SCL, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALC to SCL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante-Elche Airport, data shows 73.22% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Follow your own route with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and see more of Santiago and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to visit Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore more of Chile. Journey about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to tick off its must-visit sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another favourite stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.