Flying from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 11 hours behind Shanghai. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to SCL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Shanghai to SCL leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is about 56 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA typically takes 21 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's around 14 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Shanghai to SCL? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Book a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from $1,362 or travel return from just $2,425. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Shanghai to SCL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Shanghai to SCL. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Santiago, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to SCL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santiago right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas are must-do's during your Santiago adventure.
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