Flying from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is 11 hours behind Shanghai. Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago.
Your flight from Shanghai to SCL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to SCL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Traveling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is around 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to SCL flight, stay in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them landing as planned.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SCL:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Central Santiago is around 16 kilometers from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Currently, AED 3,096 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 6,169. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to SCL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
February is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). Visit Santiago in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to SCL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Santiago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Santiago right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Santiago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fundación Pablo Neruda.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometers south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
Curicó is another standout destination in Chile and is around 177 kilometers south of Santiago. No journey is complete without a visit to Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.
