Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, making Santiago two hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MSP to SCL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and SCL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Right now, P19,469 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P47,418. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to SCL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MSP to SCL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Santiago in April.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Santiago, now it's time to explore other parts of Chile. Journey around 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its popular sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Chile, head for Valparaiso, roughly 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso are key highlights.