Santiago to New York Flights

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Santiago, Chile, for your next trip. It searches many airlines to find you a low fare. Santiago, Chile, is served by the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. It is the largest airport in Chile and one of the busiest in the world. Located in Pudahuel, it is nine miles northwest of downtown Santiago. It may also be referred to as Santiago International Airport or Pudahuel Airport.

Airport Parking Information

The Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport has over 4,000 parking spots available. There is an express lot, where you can expect to pay about 2,000 pesos per hour, with a 10,000 peso maximum per day. The roofed lot charges 700 pesos, with a 8,000 peso maximum per day. The Economy lot charges about 300 pesos per hour and 6,500 pesos per day.

Ground Transportation Information

Santiago also has buses and taxis available. There are two airport taxi services: Taxi Oficial and Taxi Vip, which can be found after the baggage claim area. Centropuerto buses arrive every 10 minutes during week and every 15 minutes on the weekends. Orbitz.com can help you with more than just air tickets. While you are finding low fares to Santiago, you can book your rental car too.

Santiago Airport Restaurants

The airport has 21 restaurants to choose from, including Ruby Tuesday and Boost & Juice, if you want to grab a bite to eat before your flight. There are also coffee shops, such as Starbucks, and bars that serve alcohol if you want to have a drink. Keep checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights from Santiago for your next trip.

New York Airport Information

There are two major airports, John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia, that service travelers flying into New York City. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flights to New York, you will be able to choose from almost every major domestic and international air passenger carrier. LaGuardia Airport is roughly nine miles east of Manhattan, while JFK is almost 20 miles to the southeast. If you can't find the flight that you want, you can also fly into Newark International Airport, roughly 19 miles northeast of Manhattan.

Ground Transportation in New York

New York has plenty of public transportation, so getting around should be fairly easy. If you fly into LaGuardia, you will have to take a taxi, bus, or shared van for at least a portion of the trip, because there is no rail or subway service from the airport. Expect a cab ride from LaGuardia to Manhattan to cost anywhere from $20 to $40. Although JFK is further from the city, you can hop on the AirTrain, which will take you to the subway or the Long Island Railroad. If you choose to take a cab from JFK into Manhattan, expect to pay $45 or more for the ride. You will also be responsible for any tolls that are incurred during the trip. If you use Orbitz.com to book your hotel, you may be able to find one that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

New York Area Weather Information

New York tends to be cold in the winter, wet in the spring and humid in the summer. Winter temperatures fluctuate between the 20s and 30s, while summer temperatures can soar to the 90s. New York City averages 27 inches of snow each winter, so be sure to pack your parka and snow boots if you plan to be there between November and February. Use the Orbitz.com travel planner to put together your itinerary and choose a temperate time to visit the city.

What to Do in New York

New York City is an urban adventurer's paradise. From the theaters on Broadway to the lights in Times Square, there is are activities for all ages. Go skating in Central Park, take a horse-and-buggy ride around Central Park South or go shopping on Fifth Avenue. Although New York is home to some of the finest restaurants on the east coast, don't forget to try the rich variety of street foods that are available. Enjoy your time in the city, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you are looking for budget flights to New York.