Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Paris: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 14 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 4 hours ahead of Santiago, where Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 10 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from SCL to CDG is with Air France at 12:55. Choose the first departure with Air France at 10:00 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from SCL to Paris, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can book a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris that touches down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from SCL to Paris with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
You can visit France for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Chile. But before booking your cheap tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Travelling from central Santiago to SCL takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Paris
408 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris. Return flights start at 709 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to Paris, book your trip 3 months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes about 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
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Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). After your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 34 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 57 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from SCL to Paris at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Paris in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Paris, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SCL to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
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Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-visits when exploring Paris.
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