Flying from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Houston. Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) jetting off from here.
The average length of a direct Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located in Santiago. The city runs on the UTC-3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Houston.
You can choose from 3 direct flights every week between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 8:25pm departure from IAH to SCL.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Houston to SCL.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from IAH.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with United between IAH and SCL.
United ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 84.31% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Houston to SCL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IAH and SCL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Check out these connections between Houston Hobby Airport and SCL:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to SCL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:
79% of flights departing Houston Hobby Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near SCL instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport flight.
Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, central Santiago is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is $372. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $945. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Houston to SCL, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Santiago. February is when most people book flights from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Houston to SCL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston 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
Start your Santiago trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Gran Torre Santiago and Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Santiago must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fundación Pablo Neruda.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Chile you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south of Santiago, a visit to Talca will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Plaza la unión (Ex plaza Cienfuegos), Teatro Regional del Maule and Plaza de Armas.
Around 177 kilometres south of Santiago, Curicó is another favourite stop in Chile. Experience major highlights starting with Plaza De Armas, Proyecto Centro Cultural and Cerro Condell.
