Flying from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
Washington DC is one hour behind Santiago and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SCL to DCA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCL and DCA:
Miami International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is $508. A round-trip ticket right now is $916. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SCL to DCA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL arrive at their destination 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 driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
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Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
February is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.
Lock in your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SCL to DCA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
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