Flying from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Puerto Natales.
Every week, there are eight Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 09:22 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 15:15 with Sky Airline.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PNT to SCL flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Santiago (and then seeing more of Chile!) is a cinch with Sky Airline. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Sky Airline.
With an impressive 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PNT to SCL flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many passengers pass through El Tepual Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $57. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PNT to SCL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PNT to SCL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Teniente J. Gallardo Airport (PNT)
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PNT make it to their destination as scheduled 82.55% of the time.
Teniente J. Gallardo Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Puerto Natales. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to PNT? If you're boarding an early flight from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel near SCL if you have a late Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Teniente J. Gallardo Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Santiago in April.
Lock in your flight from Teniente J. Gallardo 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 (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PNT to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered after you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another must-experience destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without seeing Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.