Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
Salt Lake City's timezone is UTC-6, making Salt Lake City three hours behind Santiago.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SCL to SLC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SCL and SLC:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
$675 is the best price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,320. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to SLC, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCL arrive on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SLC instead:
Grab a Salt Lake City International Airport rental car and discover Salt Lake City and beyond with your own set of wheels. Easirent, Fox - Rent A Car and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Salt Lake City International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
From Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Salt Lake City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCL to SLC in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Boise is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Salt Lake City. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Idaho State Capitol Building, Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise.
Around 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City, Provo is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Palaeontology and Utah Lake State Park.