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Available in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico
Mercado Pago is the dominant digital wallet across Latin America, and it integrates directly at FlyFairly checkout for Santiago flights. Split your fare into monthly instalments — interest rates vary by plan and country, so review your terms before confirming. Approval is typically instant for existing Mercado Pago users.
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Klarna's Pay in 3 splits your Santiago fare into three equal, interest-free payments charged to your card over six weeks. It's particularly popular with travellers flying in from the US and Europe, where Klarna has the widest coverage. No hard credit check is required for most plans.
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Afterpay splits your fare into four fortnightly payments with zero interest — provided you pay on time. It's a strong option for travellers booking Santiago flights from Australia or the US. Your e-ticket is issued immediately after your first instalment clears.
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PayPal Pay Later offers a familiar, trusted option for international travellers booking flights to Santiago. The Pay in 4 plan divides your fare into four interest-free payments, and because most travellers already have a PayPal account, checkout takes under a minute. Coverage spans most markets that fly routes into SCL.
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Scored by our editorial team using booking data, traveller feedback, and independent research. No destination pays to be rated.
Santiago · SCL · CL
Value for Money
7/10
Flight Frequency
7/10
BNPL Availability
7/10
Airport Experience
7/10
Visa Ease
7/10
Destination Appeal
7/10
Editorial snapshot
Flying to Santiago rewards the traveller who books early and travels light on assumptions. Fares from North America dip noticeably in the Chilean winter (June through August), when the city is quiet but entirely functional. The Andes are the real draw — ski season runs July to September. For wine lovers, the Maipo and Casablanca valleys are essentially on the doorstep. Best suited to curious, independent travellers who want a South American capital without the chaos.
Score based on FlyFairly booking data and editorial review, 2026
Santiago's fare calendar flips the northern-hemisphere logic: peak prices hit in January and February (Chilean summer and school holidays) and again in July for ski season. The sweet spot for budget travellers is April through June, when demand drops and fares from North American hubs can fall 25–35% below the annual average.
| Month | Price Band | Demand | Travel note |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | High | Chilean summer holidays; book 10+ weeks ahead for best fares. |
| February | Peak | High | Harvest season begins; Viña del Mar Festival draws large crowds. |
| March | Mid | Medium | Grape harvest in Maipo Valley; warm weather, easing crowds. |
| April | Budget | Low | Autumn foliage in the Andes; excellent value fares available. |
| May | Budget | Low | Low season; mild weather, fewer tourists, best street food prices. |
| June | Budget | Low | Coldest month; ideal for budget travellers, city museums shine. |
| July | Peak | High | Ski season peaks at Valle Nevado; book flights and lodging early. |
| August | Mid | Medium | Ski season winds down; fares ease slightly mid-month. |
| September | Mid | Medium | Chile's Independence Day (18 Sep); expect domestic travel surges. |
| October | Mid | Medium | Spring arrives; pleasant temperatures and blooming Andes foothills. |
| November | Mid | Medium | Pre-summer shoulder; good balance of price and weather. |
| December | Peak | High | Holiday travel and Southern Hemisphere summer; fares spike fast. |
Cheapest month
May — average fares around $320 one-way
Peak season warning
January, February, and July see fares rise 35–55% above average. Book 10–12 weeks ahead for these periods.
Fares are estimates based on typical prices and may vary by date and availability.
IATA: SCL · 17 km from Santiago city centre · 20 km from Providencia
SCL is Chile's main international hub, handling virtually all long-haul and regional arrivals. The airport operates two terminals — Terminal 1 for international and most domestic flights, Terminal 2 for low-cost carriers including JetSmart. Arrivals are generally smooth, though immigration queues can build during peak summer months; the automated e-gate lanes move considerably faster for eligible passport holders.
| Transport | Cost (approx) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centropuerto bus | CLP 2,600–3,200 | 45–60 min to city centre |
| Turbus airport shuttle | CLP 4,000–5,500 | 40–55 min to Pajaritos Metro station |
| Taxi / Uber | CLP 18,000–28,000 | 25–40 min to city centre (traffic dependent) |
Check-in tips
At FlyFairly checkout you can split seat upgrades, extra baggage allowances, or airport lounge access into instalments using Mercado Pago, Klarna, or Afterpay — so the comfort additions don't all land on one bill.
Make every CLP stretch further — split these Santiago trip extras at checkout.
Secure a window seat for your first Andes sighting on descent into SCL.
Available with all providersPack a second bag for Casablanca Valley wine without airline counter surprises.
Split across 3 or 4 paymentsCover ski accidents at Valle Nevado and altitude-related medical costs.
Available with Klarna, AfterpayBundle your Providencia or Lastarria hotel with your flight for better overall value.
Available with all providersPre-book a private transfer from SCL so you skip the taxi queue at midnight.
Split with Mercado PagoStay connected on Santiago's Metro and across the Maipo Valley wine routes.
Add at checkout, pay laterMost international travellers reach Santiago via Miami, New York, or São Paulo, with strong regional connections from Buenos Aires and Lima. European travellers typically connect through Madrid or Frankfurt, while trans-Pacific routes are less frequent.
Miami to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, American Airlines · 8h 30m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $160/instalmentNew York to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Delta · 10h 45m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $173/instalmentSão Paulo to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, Gol, Azul Brazilian Airlines · 3h 45m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $60/instalmentBuenos Aires to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, JetSmart, Aerolíneas Argentinas · 2h 15m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $40/instalmentLima to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, JetSmart · 3h 30m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $53/instalmentMadrid to Santiago
Iberia, LATAM Airlines · 13h 30m · Direct
Pay in 4 from $170/instalmentLondon to Santiago
British Airways, LATAM Airlines · 14h 30m · Via Madrid
Pay in 4 from $190/instalmentLos Angeles to Santiago
LATAM Airlines, American Airlines · 10h 15m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $183/instalmentBogotá to Santiago
Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines · 5h 20m · Direct
Pay in 3 from $87/instalmentFares are estimates based on typical prices and may vary by date and availability.
A handful of carriers dominate the routes into SCL, with LATAM leading on frequency and reach. American, Delta, and Copa fill the North and Central American corridors, while JetSmart handles budget regional hops.
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Fares are estimates based on typical prices and may vary by date and availability.
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