Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
To break up your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the SCL - SFO route include:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter United States. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organising your cheap ticket from SCL to SFO, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport is P18,968. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P31,087. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from SCL to SFO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from SCL to SFO every day.
Play around with filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago, Arturo Merino Benitez Airport can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 14 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12 ºC and 22 ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to SFO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6 ºC and 16 ºC on average.
More about San Francisco
Once you've locked in your flights from SCL to SFO, you'll need to find a hotel in San Francisco. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your San Francisco must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Lombard Street.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.
