Flying from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Santiago is two hours ahead of Bogota and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Take your pick of 37 weekly Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight available. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BOG to SCL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Santiago, Chile. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Avianca.
With 78.33% of its services arriving as planned, Avianca is the most punctual carrier offering BOG to SCL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BOG and SCL:
Lima Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Cali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bogota Airport (BOG) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
$260 is the best price for a one-way Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Return flights start from $498. These prices can change based on availability.
Book two months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOG to SCL.
The cheapest month for flights from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Bogota Airport (BOG)
71% of flights that depart Bogota Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Bogota Airport from central Bogota, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BOG:
Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The quietest month for a flight from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Santiago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Bogota Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BOG to SCL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.
Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without dropping by Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.








