Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Take your pick of 84 weekly Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport flights. The 07:41 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest you can take. Sky Airline operates the latest service of the day at 20:57.
Leave plenty of time to make your SCL to LSC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to La Serena (and then other corners of Chile) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Sky Airline tops the list for bookings on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SCL to LSC flights. An impressive 89.97% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SCL and LSC:
Cerro Moreno International Airport
Carriel Sur Airport
El Loa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to La Florida Airport (LSC)
Rs5,115 is the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs10,454. These fares may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCL to LSC, book your trip nine months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SCL to LSC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCL land on schedule 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SCL:
Arriving at La Florida Airport (LSC)
Consider booking a hotel near LSC if you're on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a La Florida Airport rental car and discover La Serena and beyond with your own set of wheels. Street Rent a Car, gama and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from La Florida Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from La Florida Airport (LSC) to central La Serena
From La Florida Airport, La Serena is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to La Florida Airport (LSC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit La Serena in May.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to La Florida Airport for February if you want to go to La Serena during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 24ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCL to LSC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored after you've experienced La Serena. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Cerro San Cristobal, La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas.
Around 354 kilometres south of La Serena, Vina del Mar is another favourite stop in Chile. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
