Flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Montevideo Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport.
Santiago and Montevideo are in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 17 Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 05:00 Sky Airline flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 15:30 with LATAM Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SCL to MVD flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
LATAM Airlines has direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Montevideo — and maybe even more of Uruguay if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With a reliable 89.39% of services arriving as planned, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier operating SCL to MVD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SCL and MVD:
Lima Airport
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport flight is $68. A return plane ticket right now is $308. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCL to MVD.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SCL land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To get to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SCL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MVD if you're on a late Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Montevideo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and experience more of Montevideo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Montevideo Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Montevideo Airport (MVD)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Montevideo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Montevideo Airport for January if you'd like to explore Montevideo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCL to MVD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uruguay
Montevideo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay you'll want to see. Around 418 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, a visit to Salto will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another favourite stop in Uruguay. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo de la Tradición, Catedral Basilica de Paysandu and Palacio Rizzo.




