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Flights from Cape Town to Santiago

Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Santiago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 4,931 mi
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 11 mi
Santiago airports
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Cape Town to Santiago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cape Town to Santiago (Chile) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Cape Town to Santiago takes roughly 12 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cape Town–Santiago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • Arrival airport: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)

The weather in Santiago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Santiago, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Cape Town to Santiago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cape Town to Santiago:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Santiago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Santiago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cape Town to Santiago?
When you fly from Cape Town to Santiago the average price is £1201. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Santiago at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cape Town to Santiago. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Santiago?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cape Town to Santiago are February, January and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Santiago?
The best time of the year to go to Santiago when flying from Cape Town depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Santiago from Cape Town in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, January and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cape Town - Santiago.
How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Santiago?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Santiago is of around 23 h and 46 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,930.68 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Santiago compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Santiago can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Santiago, compared to the 13º ºC average in Cape Town.

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