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SCL Airport bus of Cetropuerto Bus Company, located at exit gate 4 of the first level of SCL Airport, links the airport to Barrancas in Santiago. The bus operates after every 30 minutes. You can connect from Santiago to Pudahuel via Metro de Santiago Train, which services the L5 line. The train runs a 5-minute interval.

Sky Airlines allows children aged 5 to 14 to travel from PUQ to SCL unaccompanied at a fee. The child must check in at the airport 2 hours before the departure flight with an escorting guard. You must provide the child’s passport and the birth certificate or identification certificate for age verification. The accompanying adult must also provide a valid ID photo, contact phone number, and details for the receiving adult, such as phone number, name, and address. You must contact the airline 24hrs before the departure flight to make your reservation.

Consider flying with LATAM Airlines if you travel with your child from PUQ to SCL for enhanced comfort and convenience. LATAM offers family-friendly services such as pre-boarding, family seats, in-flight entertainment tailored for kids, provision of bassinets for infants, and kids’ meals. It can also allow you to board with an FAA-approved child restraint device to reinforce a child’s safety.

If you plan to bring your pet along when traveling from PUQ to SCL, SKY Airlines is a suitable choice. Ensure your pet is accommodated in a soft-sided carrier that is compact enough to fit comfortably under the airline seat. The carrier should measure approximately 11 x 13 x 6 inches in dimensions. It's important to note that the total weight of your pet and the carrier combined should not exceed 13 lbs, ensuring compliance with the airline's regulations.

Among airlines operating Punta Arenas to Santiago flights:

• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Punta Arenas and Santiago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline

Flights from Punta Arenas to Santiago usually depart from Punta Arenas Pres Ibanez (PUQ) and arrive at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Punta Arenas to Santiago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $163 round-trip via Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC), compared to $176 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$96 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Punta Arenas to Santiago pass through Puerto Montt El Tepual (PMC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Punta Arenas to Santiago route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $161 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $182, a difference of $21. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Punta Arenas to Santiago route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 53 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Punta Arenas to Santiago flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Santiago are Parque Arauco, University of Chile and Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos. These are among the most viewed places in Santiago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Punta Arenas to Santiago:

• Earliest: departs at 12:34 am and lands at 4:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:25 am.

The flight takes about 3h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $171. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Punta Arenas to Santiago takes 3h 26m, covering 1,354 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Punta Arenas to Santiago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $61, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Santiago is 1 hour behind Punta Arenas (Chile Time vs Punta Arenas Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Lucano
· United Rent-A-Car
· Rosselot
· FlexWays
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Punta Arenas to Santiago range from $137 to $231, with an average of $171 over the past 12 months. Anything below $137 counts as a good deal.