Travelling from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Dallas. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) jetting off from here.
9 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is three hours ahead of Dallas. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.
The most popular route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). Take your pick of 2 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 7:25pm departure between DFW and SCL.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dallas to SCL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Take the express route from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Nonstop flights from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline offers services from DFW.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from DFW to SCL.
Among carriers operating on this route, American Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dallas to SCL departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
72% of flights that take off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is one of the main options between Dallas Love Field and SCL.
You can get to DAL from the centre of Dallas in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Dallas to SCL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dallas Love Field before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
74% of flights taking off from Dallas Love Field make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
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Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, central Santiago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is $550. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $968. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dallas to SCL.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Santiago. February is when most people book flights from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Dallas to SCL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santiago right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Gran Torre Santiago, Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos and Fundación Pablo Neruda are top sights which should be on any well-planned Santiago itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
Talca is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Santiago. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
If you want to check out another major destination in Chile, consider Curicó, roughly 177 kilometres south of Santiago. Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell are the start of reasons to visit.