Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Chile. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from ZQN to SCL, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Queenstown Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is $1,146. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,127. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on flight tickets from ZQN to SCL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Queenstown, Queenstown Airport can be reached in about 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 21 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near ZQN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Consider booking a hotel close to SCL if you're taking a late flight from Queenstown Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 14 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Queenstown Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Santiago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Queenstown Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to go to Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13 ºC and 27 ºC.
Search for flight tickets from ZQN to SCL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2 ºC and 15 ºC on average.
More about Santiago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Santiago right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from ZQN to SCL:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas are popular attractions which should feature on every Santiago itinerary.
Complete your Santiago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Santiago.