Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is 8 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6, which is three hours behind Santiago.
You can choose from 19 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Aeromexico operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your SCL to MEX flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Mexico City (and then discovering more of Mexico!) is a cinch with Aeromexico. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aeromexico on this route.
With a dependable 85.19% of services arriving as planned, Aeromexico has the best on-time record for SCL to MEX flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SCL and MEX:
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
At the moment, P10,623 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P25,922. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to MEX, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SCL to MEX.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
82.58% of flights departing from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SCL.
To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near SCL:
Arriving at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
If you're getting in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport to central Mexico City has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Mexico City. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Benito Juarez International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCL to MEX in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Ecatepec de Morelos is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mexico City. Around 21 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
Guadalajara is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City. No trip is complete without dropping by Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.