Traveling from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Montreal: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal is 11 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5. The city is two hours behind Santiago, where Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SCL to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Start your journey at SCL and fly straight to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal tickets.
Book your ticket with Air Canada. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from SCL to Montreal. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Located around 13 kilometers from the center of Santiago, SCL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Montreal
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal flight is AED 1,012. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,019. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap flights from SCL to Montreal, reserve your trip four months ahead of your departure.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 19 kilometers from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from SCL to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in around 25 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 23 kilometers from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the center in 1 hour or so.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to YHU. Kick back and get cozy after your SCL to Montreal flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
January is the quietest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal, while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Montreal based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should be on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometers southwest of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometers west of Montreal. No journey is complete without seeing Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.