Puerto Montt to Santiago Flights

Santiago, the largest and capital city of Chile, is strategically located in between the Andean Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The downtown of Santiago reflects the 19th-century neoclassical architecture and other parts of the city comprises of hills, winding-up streets, lush parks, gushing waters of Mapocho River and extensive green vineyards.

Santiago is also a prominent financial and industrial centre of Chile. The urban area of the city has high-rise commercial buildings and skyscrapers which dominate the skyline of Santiago.

Tip: Pack warm clothes very well if you are travelling in winter. Santiago has no tropical climate, so even the summers can get chilly in the evenings.

Getting to Santiago

The Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, located 9 miles from the city centre, is the largest airport in Chile and the hub of LATAM Airlines, JetSmart, Aerocardal and Sky Airline. Starting from El Tepual International Airport, Puerto Montt to Santiago flights are operated majorly by LATAM Airlines. The other direct flights to Santiago are Sky Airline and JET SMART Spa.

Tip: LATAM Airlines is a popular choice of travel for this route.

Duration of flights

From Puerto Montt to Santiago, the total distance is 569 miles, and the average flight duration is of 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you optimise your search and book well in advance, then you will find cheap flights from Puerto Montt as over 100 flights are operating the route per week.

Tip: Be flexible on travel dates to save more on the trip.

Details about Santiago

Santiago is a vibrant, entertaining, and a welcoming cosmopolitan city that has an intriguing historical background, fascinating culture, and fantastic food and drinks. The best neighbourhoods for staying are the Centro, Providencia, Bellavista and Barrio Brazil and each of them has its unique vibe. Start exploring the city by visiting the Plaza de Armas, La Moneda Palace, the museum of pre-Columbian art, Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral, Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts and Plaza Baquedano.

Get out in the sun to admire the scenic beauty of Santiago by visiting Santa Lucia Hill, Santa Cristobal Hill, Bicentenario Park, the lush canyon of Cajon del Maipo and La Parva. Eat like a local and enjoy the Chilean cuisine either at fine dining restaurants or casual cafés and eateries sprawling in the city. The must-try of the region is Empanadas, Pulmay, Pastel de Jaiba, and Lomo saltado. If you are a shopaholic, a stroll through the neighbourhoods of Lastarria and Bellavista is a must to explore the exquisite boutiques, designer outlets, international brands, and local handicrafts and souvenir shops.

Getting around in Santiago is pretty comfortable with the public transport options of metro, car, bus, taxis, and Uber. If you want to be on your own, grab a bicycle and an interactive map, and you are all set as Santiago is very cyclist-friendly. Spanish is the official language of Santiago, and you will find that the Chilean culture has warm hospitality.

Tip: Choose not to stay in downtown Santiago as it is very far from everything.

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