Valparaíso to San Rafael flights
San Rafael lies 352 km (218 mi) south-east of Valparaíso, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Valparaíso | San Rafael | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Chile | Argentina |
| Population | 282,448 | 118,009 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 690 m (2,264 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) |
| Nearest large airport | SCL, 88 km out | AFA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 2340000 | 4427–5753 |
What changes when you arrive in San Rafael
Crossing from Chile into Argentina: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (ARS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Valparaíso
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.
Arriving in San Rafael
San Rafael is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,923 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (regional) | AFA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,923 ft | 2,470 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Rafael from Valparaíso?
352 km (218 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Valparaíso.
How long does it take to get from Valparaíso to San Rafael by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valparaíso and San Rafael?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Valparaíso to San Rafael flights?
Typically Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA).
What currency do I need in San Rafael?
The Peso (ARS).
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.