Flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Seattle: what you need to know
Seattle is five hours behind Santiago, where Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport is located. Seattle runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your SCL to Seattle flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SCL to Seattle. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre 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.
Searching for a hotel near SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
84% of flights leaving Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport (SCL) to Seattle
$617 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle flight. Return plane tickets start at $1,190. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from SCL to Seattle. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SEA:
Booking your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from SCL to Seattle can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
The centre of Seattle is located around 40 kilometres from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE). After your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near PAE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your SCL to Seattle flight:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from PAE in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
King County International Airport (BFI)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle has arrived. Central Seattle is about 11 kilometres from King County International Airport (BFI) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you use public transport, the journey takes about 35 minutes.
Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by staying at a hotel near BFI after your SCL to Seattle flight. Unwind after a day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
If you'd like a particular type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Reserve your ride from BFI at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle.
Best time to go to Seattle
December is the quietest month for flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle, while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Seattle based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to Seattle in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
More about Seattle
After booking your flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport to Seattle, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seattle:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline are attractions you won't want to skip in Seattle.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Spokane is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres east of Seattle. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
