Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Santa Cruz's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Santa Cruz one hour behind Santiago.
Leave plenty of time to make your SCL to VVI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
LATAM Airlines offers direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Santa Cruz — and maybe even more of Bolivia if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for SCL to VVI flights is LATAM Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SCL and VVI:
Ministro Pistarini Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight is 158 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 256 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SCL to VVI, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from SCL to VVI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL land on time.
Central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SCL? If you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VVI instead:
Travel beyond Santa Cruz and discover destinations that fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can book a Viru Viru International Airport rental car from popular providers like Europcar or Keddy By Europcar.
Booking your vehicle from Viru Viru International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to central Santa Cruz
Viru Viru International Airport to the centre of Santa Cruz has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Santa Cruz in February.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Viru Viru International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Santa Cruz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCL to VVI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bolivia
Santa Cruz has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Bolivia just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres west of Santa Cruz, a visit to Cochabamba will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Cristo de la Concordia, Palacio Portales and Parque Mariscal Santa Cruz.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Bolivia, consider Sucre, roughly 451 kilometres south-west of Santa Cruz. House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad, Plaza 25 de Mayo and La Recoleta are highlights.
