Travelling from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
Santiago is 4 hours ahead of Seattle. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Seattle to SCL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Seattle to SCL leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Split up your flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and SCL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to SCL:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
$537 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Return flights start from $1,229. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Seattle to SCL. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Santiago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Seattle to SCL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Visit in July if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 15ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
More about Santiago
After locking in your flight from Seattle to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Santiago:
Cerro San Cristobal and La Moneda Palace are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Santiago to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza de Armas.
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