Travelling from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Santiago is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Punta Cana.
Your PUJ to SCL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like March, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring Santiago (and perhaps some other great parts of Chile!). Browse the direct flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is LATAM Airlines.
With a dependable 86.36% of services landing on schedule, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PUJ to SCL flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between PUJ and SCL:
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is C$267. A return ticket right now is C$556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PUJ to SCL by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
When it comes to Punta Cana International Airport's on-time performance, 72.84% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Punta Cana to Punta Cana International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PUJ? If you're catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're coming in on a late Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
Go where the road takes you with an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Santiago and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to central Santiago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Santiago in April.
Book your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to go to Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PUJ to SCL in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Chile
Vina del Mar is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.