Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-4. The city is 1 hour behind Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Choose from 8 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SCL to JFK is the 22:55 LATAM Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:20 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from SCL to New York, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York that touches down at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Book your ticket with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York.
We make it simple to book a flight from SCL to New York that includes a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you hold a passport from Chile, you will need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
SCL is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 14 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to New York
236 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York. Return flights start from 443 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SCL to New York by booking at least 3 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EWR instead:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
The centre of New York is located around 48 kilometres from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). After your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 48 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from SCL to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to New York, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from SCL to New York around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about New York
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in New York right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your New York must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Empire State Building.
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