Cheap Flights from Cancun to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

• Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

• Santiago is two hours ahead of Cancun and observes the UTC-3 timezone.

• Every week, there are four Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 13:00 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:05 with LATAM Airlines.

• Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CUN to SCL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

• You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

• Jetting into Santiago (and then discovering more of Chile!) is a snap with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

• The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.

• LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CUN to SCL flights. A dependable 86.67% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between CUN and SCL:

  • Jorge Chavez International Airport

  • Tocumen International Airport

  • Miami International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• Currently, $344 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $648. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

• To score cheap tickets from CUN to SCL, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.

• The cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

• You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CUN to SCL.

• Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)

• Of the flights that depart from Cancun International Airport, 72.87% touch down on time at their destination.

• Cancun International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

• Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

  • Airport Sleepy Inn

  • Villa Palmeras

  • Capital O Cancun International Airport 24 p 7

Arriving at 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 Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:

  • Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal, an IHG Hotel

  • Courtyard by Marriott Santiago Airport

  • City Express by Marriott Santiago Aeropuerto Chile

• Get your adventure underway by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.

• Reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

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 get to the centre driving.

• It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

• It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

• The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Cancun International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

• Search for cheap tickets from CUN to SCL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 15ºC on average.

Explore more of Chile

• Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.

• Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No journey is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.