Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport.
Santiago and Montevideo are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Flights from SCL to MVD start from 00:25 — the first with Sky Airline. The last departure is at 16:00 with LATAM Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 173 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SCL to MVD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Montevideo, Uruguay. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport:
Sky Airline is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 89.13% of services arriving on schedule, Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier for SCL to MVD flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SCL and MVD:
Jorge Newbery Airport
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
Currently, $97 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $214. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SCL to MVD.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SCL to MVD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that take off from SCL arrive at their destination on time.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SCL:
Arriving at Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MVD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Carrasco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Punta Car or FlexWays and explore beyond Montevideo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Carrasco International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to central Montevideo
Carrasco International Airport to the centre of Montevideo has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Montevideo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Carrasco International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Montevideo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to MVD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Uruguay
Salto is just one of the many cities in Uruguay waiting to be discovered after you've seen Montevideo. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Mural de Edi Cavani, Martín José and Museo Escultórico Edmundo Prati.
Around 338 kilometres north-west of Montevideo, Paysandu is another favourite stop in Uruguay. No visit is complete without checking out Ana Hernández, Monumento a la Libertad and SkatePark.