Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is 5 hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located. Johannesburg operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from SCL to Johannesburg. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SCL to Johannesburg. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
If you hold a passport from Chile and plan to travel to South Africa for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the length of your trip and are subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg.
The journey from central Santiago to SCL takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Johannesburg
684 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg. A return flight starts from 884 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SCL to Johannesburg if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres. It takes about 29 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there by public transport.
Book a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
As soon as your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 51 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
After your flight from SCL to Johannesburg, settle in at a hotel close to HLA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg. To avoid the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from SCL to Johannesburg around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Johannesburg, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
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