Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
Santiago is four hours ahead of Oakland and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OAK to SCL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd love to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a popular stop between OAK and SCL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight is $1,262. A round-trip fare is currently $2,865. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OAK to SCL, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to OAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're arriving on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SCL:
Grab an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car and explore Santiago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rosselot, united rent a car and Street Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Santiago. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you want to explore Santiago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OAK to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Santiago, now it's time to discover more of Chile. Travel about 97 kilometres north-west to Vina del Mar to check off its popular sights. From La Foresta de Reñaca Park to Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
