Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Sao Paulo.
Every week, there are 90 Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, take the 00:40 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with LATAM Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your GRU to SCL flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Santiago adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Chile:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Sky Airline.
Sky Airline is a leader in on-time performance for GRU to SCL flights, with 89.06% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GRU and SCL:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
At the moment, RM362 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM716. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GRU to SCL.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near GRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Reserve a hotel close to SCL if you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Santiago in April.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to visit Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRU to SCL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a visit to Vina del Mar will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Chile, consider Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are key reasons to visit.
