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Cheap Tickets to Santa Maria

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

LATAM Airlines Group
Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
PMC
Puerto Montt
SCL
Santiago
NZ$169 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$169
Return
found 1 day ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Wed, 10 Dec from Puerto Montt to Santiago, returning Wed, 17 Dec, priced at NZ$169 found 1 day ago
Aerolineas Argentinas
Sun, 12 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
EZE
Buenos Aires
SCL
Santiago
NZ$346 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$346
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Aerolineas Argentinas flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from Buenos Aires to Santiago, returning Wed, 29 Oct, priced at NZ$346 found 3 days ago
KLM
Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
EZE
Buenos Aires
SCL
Santiago
NZ$450 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$450
Return
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Buenos Aires to Santiago, returning Fri, 24 Oct, priced at NZ$450 found 1 day ago
SKY AIRLINE
Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
EZE
Buenos Aires
SCL
Santiago
NZ$466 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$466
Return
found 3 days ago
Select SKY AIRLINE flight, departing Wed, 8 Oct from Buenos Aires to Santiago, returning Thu, 30 Oct, priced at NZ$466 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
BCN
Barcelona
SCL
Santiago
NZ$1,271 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$1,271
Return
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Barcelona to Santiago, returning Thu, 29 Jan, priced at NZ$1,271 found 5 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Santa Maria's airport?
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is the main airport in Santa Maria.
What airport is best to fly into Santa Maria?
Travellers from all around the world go through Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) every day. Hop off the plane, collect your luggage and you'll be 72 kilometres from the central Santa Maria streets.
How many airlines fly to Santa Maria?
There are 23 air carriers connecting Santa Maria with 65 airports across the world.
Which airlines fly to Santa Maria?
Most often, travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline and JetSmart when heading off to Santa Maria. The biggest proportion of these flights come from Calama, with LATAM Airlines flying this route the most.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santa Maria?
Flying to somewhere new is much simpler when there aren't any stopovers to worry about. If you're off to Santa Maria, the good news is that there are around 1 761 direct flights every week.
Where are the most popular flights to Santa Maria departing from?
A large number of flights to Santa Maria set off from Calama, Antofagasta and Buenos Aires airports.
How long is the flight to Santa Maria Airport?
Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to enjoy. From Calama to Santa Maria, the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes. From Antofagasta it's more like 1 hour and 52 minutes, and from Buenos Aires it's 2 hours and 19 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Maria?
If you'd like to have some extra spending money on your trip to Santa Maria, listen up! As every seasoned jet-setter knows, don't book at the very last minute. Prices are usually more expensive close to the departure date. Don't stop there, though. Do some research and find out if there are a couple of airports at your destination. Ticket prices often differ depending on which airport you pick. Make sure you compare fares across air carriers too. Finally, be ready to lock in your seat quickly if you find an irresistible price. It might not be available for too long. With a bit of knowledge and a little good fortune, the perfect airfare will be yours.
Do you have any tips for my flight to Santa Maria?
Wherever you're jetting in from, flying can be an enjoyable experience if you prepare well enough. Take a peek at these handy tips that will get your Santa Maria holiday started on the right foot. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The trick to having an amazing travel experience is to be prepared. So, let's start with the essentials: passport, travel docs, bank cards and vital medications. Next, bring on board items that'll help pass the time, like some electronic gadgets or a few magazines. You'll also want to bring your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earphones. And of course, don't forget to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a clean T-shirt.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Put all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) will be confiscated by security. Sharp objects, like your treasured Swiss Army knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as flares, chemicals agents and poisons, are also not allowed.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your main priority when deciding what to wear on board. Loose clothing is a smart choice, as are flat, closed-toe shoes.
  • Caused by sustained periods of inactivity, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. Lower your risks by staying hydrated, keeping your legs and ankles moving and wearing compression tights or socks.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Santa Maria?
A little pre-planning before your flight will make your getaway to Santa Maria a pleasure. Below you'll find some handy hints for a speedy journey through security:

  • First things first. Your travel documents and ID will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them someplace accessible so you don't hold up the queue.
  • Next up, both you and your hand luggage must be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Items like your coat, belt and headphones need to go through the machine.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from technology. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic devices also need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Any liquids or gels, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to take on board must be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
  • The right choice of footwear can save you a few precious minutes. Hiking boots are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers are usually not.
  • Airlines won't allow any sharp items or pocket knives in the cabin. If you need to bring these kinds of items, check them in.

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Travel information

Travel information

Destination airport
Arturo Merino Benitez
Destination airport IATA code
SCL
Destination city name
Santiago
Return price
NZ$169

Trending flights to Santa Maria

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

LATAM Airlines Group
Sun, 31 May - Mon, 8 June
AKL
Auckland
SCL
Santiago
NZ$2,056 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$2,056
Return
found 5 days ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sun, 31 May from Auckland to Santiago, returning Mon, 8 June, priced at NZ$2,056 found 5 days ago

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