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Santiago.C$2,340 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,340, select.
Santiago.C$2,760 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 8, returning Tue, Jul 15.Round-trip flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Cairns on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, Jul 15, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,760, select.
Santiago.C$2,989 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Tue, Sep 30.Round-trip flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Cairns on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, Sep 30, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,989, select.
Santiago.C$3,104 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 1, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Cairns on Wed, Oct 1, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$3,104, select.
Santiago.C$3,606 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cairns on Sat, Nov 1, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$3,606, select.
Santiago.C$3,875 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 13, returning Mon, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Qantas and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Cairns on Mon, Oct 13, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, Nov 3, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$3,875, select.
Santiago.C$4,273 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 12, returning Wed, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Jetstar and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Mon, Jan 12, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, Feb 4, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$4,273, select.
Santiago.C$4,655 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 2, returning Fri, Mar 27.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines and LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Cairns on Mon, Mar 2, arriving in Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.Inbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departing from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, Mar 27, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$4,655, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Santiago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$2,340
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is C$2,340. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$2,340.
There are no flights flying from Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santiago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

  • Santiago is 13 hours behind Cairns and observes the UTC-3 timezone.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your CNS to SCL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the CNS to SCL route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • Currently, C$1,248 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$2,340. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to SCL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CNS to SCL.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to CNS? If you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

  • From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Santiago. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Santiago, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to SCL in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.

Explore more of Chile

  • Santiago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Chile you'll want to see. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.

  • Valparaiso is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.

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