Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is 1 hour behind Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located. Philadelphia operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from SCL to Philadelphia, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from SCL to Philadelphia. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
If you have a passport from Chile, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago, SCL can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SCL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Philadelphia
$496 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia. Return flights start from $994. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to Philadelphia, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
It'll take around 44 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 39 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
After your flight from SCL to Philadelphia, unwind at a hotel close to TTN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Philadelphia in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SCL to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC and 9ºC.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are essential stops on your Philadelphia itinerary.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Philadelphia and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect set of wheels after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Philadelphia.