Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is 13 hours behind Gold Coast and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
Your OOL to SCL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many travellers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, $1,169 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,837. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OOL to SCL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OOL to SCL.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights departing from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Gold Coast to Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel near SCL if you're on a late Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OOL to SCL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another sought-after destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without dropping by Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.