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Cheapest time to fly from Santiago to Bilbao

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning 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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Flight Duration24 h and 30 mFlights between Santiago and Bilbao take, on average, 24 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportArturo Merino Benítez International AirportWhen flying from Santiago to Bilbao
Destination airportBilbao AirportFor the route from Santiago to Bilbao
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Santiago to Bilbao
One-way average Price£721The average price for a flight Santiago - Bilbao at Opodo is £721, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Bilbao when departing from Santiago
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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 6,804 mi
Santiago airports
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Bilbao airports
Bilbao Airport (BIO)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Santiago to Bilbao flight

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

Flying non-stop from Santiago to Bilbao takes roughly 16 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Santiago–Bilbao route

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

  • Departure airport: Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
  • Arrival airport: Bilbao Airport (BIO)

The weather in Bilbao

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Bilbao, temperatures average around 25ºC 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 26ºC
  • Lows: down to 5ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Santiago to Bilbao

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

  • 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 Bilbao. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Santiago to Bilbao

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Santiago to Bilbao?
When you fly from Santiago to Bilbao the average price is £721. 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 Santiago to Bilbao at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Santiago to Bilbao. 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 Santiago to Bilbao?
The most popular months to book a flight from Santiago to Bilbao are September, August and October, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Santiago to Bilbao?
The best time of the year to go to Bilbao when flying from Santiago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Bilbao from Santiago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Santiago - Bilbao.
How long does the flight take to go from Santiago to Bilbao?
The total flight time between Santiago and Bilbao is of around 24 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 6,804.01 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 Bilbao compared to Santiago?
While in Santiago temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Bilbao can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 10º ºC in Bilbao, compared to the 10º ºC average in Santiago.

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