Flights to Valparaíso
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Valparaíso is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | SCL | 88 km (55 mi) | 12,303 ft | 1,555 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,303 ft, SCL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,555 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Valparaíso
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaíso to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Valparaíso to Córdoba | Argentina | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Valparaíso to Montevideo | Uruguay | 1,438 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Valparaíso to Rosario | Argentina | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Valparaíso to Mar del Plata | Argentina | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Valparaíso to San Miguel de Tucumán | Argentina | 927 km (576 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Valparaíso to Salta | Argentina | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Valparaíso to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,050 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Valparaíso to Santa Fe | Argentina | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Valparaíso to Avellaneda | Argentina | 1,237 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Valparaíso to Corrientes | Argentina | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Valparaíso to Bahía Blanca | Argentina | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Valparaíso to Resistencia | Argentina | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Valparaíso to Merlo | Argentina | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Valparaíso to Quilmes | Argentina | 1,248 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Valparaíso to San Salvador de Jujuy | Argentina | 1,161 km (721 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Valparaíso to Santiago del Estero | Argentina | 915 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Valparaíso to Laferrere | Argentina | 1,218 km (757 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Valparaíso to Paraná | Argentina | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Valparaíso to Puerto Montt | Chile | 945 km (587 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Valparaíso to Temuco | Chile | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Valparaíso to Neuquén | Argentina | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Valparaíso to São Paulo | Brazil | 2,656 km (1,650 mi) | about 4 h 9 min |
| Valparaíso to Johannesburg | South Africa | 9,278 km (5,765 mi) | about 12 h 39 min |
| Valparaíso to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 3,000 km (1,864 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Valparaíso to Sydney | Australia | 11,333 km (7,042 mi) | about 15 h 17 min |
| Valparaíso to Melbourne | Australia | 11,274 km (7,005 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Valparaíso to Cape Town | South Africa | 8,042 km (4,997 mi) | about 11 h 4 min |
| Valparaíso to Durban | South Africa | 9,292 km (5,774 mi) | about 12 h 40 min |
| Valparaíso to Brisbane | Australia | 11,800 km (7,332 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Valparaíso?
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is the closest large airport at 88 km (55 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SCL from Valparaíso city centre?
88 km (55 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Valparaíso on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.