Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport.
Santiago and Brasilia are both in the UTC-3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to BSB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Sky Airline has direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Brasilia — and maybe even more of Brazil if you have time.
Sky Airline is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SCL to BSB flights, with 73.08% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a sought-after stop between SCL and BSB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
RM708 is currently the best price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,167. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from SCL to BSB by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SCL to BSB.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BSB instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Brasilia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Unidas or Movida and experience the lesser-explored corners of Brasilia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Brasilia International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to central Brasilia
Brasilia International Airport to central Brasilia has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Brasilia based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Brasilia International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Brasilia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCL to BSB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
Goiania is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Brasilia. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Praca Civica, Bosque dos Buritis and Zoroastro Artiaga Museum.
Uberlandia is another essential stop in Brazil and is around 370 kilometres south of Brasilia. No trip is complete without dropping by Praia Clube, Museu Municipal and Praca Tubal Vilela.