Travelling from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Santiago is 1 hour ahead of New York. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located in Santiago, which operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL), with 16 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from EWR to SCL is the 18:30 LATAM Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:05 with LATAM Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to SCL.
If you're going away during a peak month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from New York to SCL leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
From the centre of New York, EWR is approximately 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a handy hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers direct flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).
Get on your direct flight from New York to SCL with LATAM Airlines. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of JFK.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, browse these options when heading out from John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 48 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from New York to SCL? Relax in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you have a late flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SCL:
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
₹ 20,303 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 43,772. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from New York to SCL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Santiago in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Santiago. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from New York to SCL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 15ºC. Search for cheap flights from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Santiago
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Santiago:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas are major attractions which should feature on any good Santiago itinerary.
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