Traveling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
7 hours 59 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. Cancun is 2 hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SCL and CUN are:
Miami International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Jorge Chavez International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from SCL to CUN, check whether you need a visa to enter Mexico. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're traveling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
$195 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. Return flights start from $384. These fares may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SCL to CUN.
The cheapest month for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Traveling from central Santiago to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport takes around 1 hour and 14 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 12 miles in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SCL? If you're catching an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to central Cancun is around 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 12 miles away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cancun in May.
Book your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 79ºF and 90ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from SCL to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 68ºF and 81ºF on average.
More about Cancun
After locking in your flights from SCL to CUN, you'll want to find a place to stay in Cancun. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Playa Delfines, El Rey Ruins and Dubai Palace Casino are top attractions which should be on any good Cancun itinerary.
Complete your Cancun trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Cancun International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cancun.