Which airports can I use when flying from Santiago to Cape Town?

Flights from Santiago to Cape Town usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Santiago to Cape Town?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Santiago to Cape Town.

Which airports do connecting flights from Santiago to Cape Town pass through?

Most connecting flights from Santiago to Cape Town pass through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santiago to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Santiago to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R18 444 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R21 482, a difference of R3 038. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Santiago to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R14 772 to R109 664. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Santiago to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Santiago to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 538, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Santiago and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Santiago (South Africa Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R451 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Santiago to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Santiago to Cape Town range from R16 664 to R23 042, with an average of R19 943 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 664 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Santiago to Cape Town?

Return flights from Santiago to Cape Town typically range from R16 664 to R23 042. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 772 on LATAM Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Cape Town at R15 573 return. •January (R22 683) and May (R22 149) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?

LATAM Airlines (R14 772) offered the cheapest return ticket from Santiago to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Santiago to Cape Town?

Flights via Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R19 283. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Santiago to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU) had the shortest average connection time for Santiago to Cape Town stopovers at 8h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

14:10 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

24h 35m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 772LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

14:10 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

16:50 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

47h 25m3 stops Bloemfontein Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 022LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7

14:10 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 14:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

51h 40m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Montevideo Carrasco

R15 623LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 6

1:10 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:55 - 2:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 873Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Mar 6

11:30 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:20 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

52h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 090LATAM Airlines

11 hours ago

Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 24

14:10 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 30m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

9:55 - 2:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 107Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Mar 6

11:30 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 21:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

34h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Curitiba Afonso Pena

R16 157LATAM Airlines

1 day ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Mar 6

11:30 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 10m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

30h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R16 207LATAM Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Mar 6

8:40 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Montevideo Carrasco Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

30h 20m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl

R16 357LATAM Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Feb 17 - Sat, Mar 6

16:45 - 12:40SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:40 - 2:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 15m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R16 407LATAM Airlines

3+ days ago

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How much is a return flight from Santiago to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Santiago to Cape Town departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Santiago to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Cape Town at R15 573 return.
•January (R22 683) and May (R22 149) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Santiago to Cape Town?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Santiago to Cape Town.
Do I need a passport to fly from Santiago to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Santiago to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Santiago to Cape Town range from R16 664 to R23 042, with an average of R19 943 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 664 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Santiago to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R14 772 to R109 664. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Santiago to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Santiago to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R13 538, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R451 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Santiago to Cape Town?
Flights from Santiago to Cape Town usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Santiago to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from Santiago to Cape Town pass through Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santiago to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Santiago to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R18 444 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R21 482, a difference of R3 038.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Santiago and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Santiago (South Africa Time vs Chile Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average R18 444, which is about R3 038 less than Thursday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santiago to Cape Town trip for November. Fares historically average R15 573 return in that month – typically R7 110 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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