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 16% on flights from Santiago to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 812 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R21 202, a difference of R3 390. 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 871 to R117 696. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R14 868.

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 averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget

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

Return flights from Santiago to Cape Town range from R16 359 to R22 281, with an average of R19 451 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 359 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 359 to R22 281. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R14 871 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, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% 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 336 return. •May (R22 049) and April (R21 401) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% 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 871) 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 R18 838. 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 9h 01m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 22

11:30 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 25m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 871LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Wed, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 22

8:30 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 25m2 stops Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 1:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 871LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 22

15:55 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 1:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 871LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Wed, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 22

15:55 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 1:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R14 871LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 22

15:55 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

R14 904LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Wed, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 22

8:30 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 25m2 stops Asuncion Silvio Pettirossi Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 17:06CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

31h 16m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

R14 904LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, Apr 11 - Thu, Apr 22

15:55 - 10:55SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

15:50 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

27h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

R14 904LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 22

14:10 - 18:35SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 4:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

18h 20m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 054LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Tue, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 22

14:10 - 18:35SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 25m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 1:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

16h 05m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 054LATAM Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 22

11:30 - 18:35SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:50 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SCL Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

24h 40m1 stop Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

R15 054LATAM Airlines

2 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 April.
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, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santiago to Cape Town. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% 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 336 return.
•May (R22 049) and April (R21 401) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% 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 359 to R22 281, with an average of R19 451 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 359 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 871 to R117 696. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R14 868.
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 averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
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 16% on flights from Santiago to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R17 812 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R21 202, a difference of R3 390.

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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average R17 812, which is about R3 390 less than Saturday fares (16% 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 336 return in that month – typically R6 713 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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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