Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 14 hours ahead of Santiago.
You can choose from 11 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 01:40 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 14:25.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SCL to SYD flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
LATAM Airlines is your gateway to exploring Sydney (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 80.88% of services arriving on schedule, LATAM Airlines has the best on-time record for SCL to SYD flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is 758 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 1.189 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from SCL to SYD, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SCL to SYD.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're getting in on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near SYD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to SYD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
