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Transportation in Chile


The following page offers some options that travelers have in how to get to Chile.

International Airport
The majority of international flights arrive into the city of Santiago. The main airport is Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benitez, which also has a domestic terminal. However, most other major cities have good airports, sometimes with connecting flights to international neighboring countries.

Entrance/Departure Fees
US citizens who arrive by air have to pay an entrance fee of USD100 Canadian citizens who arrive by air have to pay a fee of USD55 Australian citizens pay a fee of USD30.

The international departure tax is USD18, but is payable in either US dollars or pesos, and is often included in your departure ticket.

From the U.S.
Flying conveniently from the United States to Chile should not prove too difficult. On average, tickets cost approximately from $1100 - $1500 round trip, dependent upon the season. However, there are definitely promotions where you can end up with tickets that cost less then USD900

Approximate flying times to Santiago from the following cities are:
New York- 10 hours
Miami- 8 hours 20 minutes
Los Angeles- 12 hours, 45 minutes

From Canada
Most Canadian flights have a connecting point in either Miami, Houston, or LA. Approximate flying times to Santiago from the following Canadian cities are:
Toronto- 10 hours 45 minutes
Vancouver- 16 hours

Connecting to other South American Countries
Air Travel
There are many options on how one can travel from Chile to Argentina, Brazil, Peru or any other neighboring country that you so desire to visit. Several cities in Chile have connecting flights to neighboring countries. For further details, contact your local travel agency.

Bus Travel
Chile has a fantastic bus system. Buses are cheap due to so many private companies competing for their customers. The result is fantastic service, lots of promotions and special offers. If you have the time a popular long distance route is to neighboring Argentina. With the excitement of the road, the extraordinary views, and all the people who you meet on the way, a bus journey can become an unforgettable part of your Chile