Cheap flights from Copiapó to Calama from £64

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Wed, Jul 29
Copiapó CPOCalama CJC
£64
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Thu, Jul 30
Copiapó CPOCalama CJC
£84
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Sun, Aug 2
Copiapó CPOCalama CJC
£86
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Wed, Jul 29
Copiapó CPOCalama CJC
£90
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Wed, Jul 29
Copiapó CPOCalama CJC
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How much do flights to Calama cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£64

Cheapest round-trip

£125

Average round-trip

£180

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

Getting from Calama airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle or colectivo.

Calama is served by El Loa Airport (CJC), located approximately 3 km south of the city center. As the gateway to the Atacama Desert and San Pedro de Atacama, this airport handles both domestic flights and serves as a key transit point for travelers exploring northern Chile. Airport transfers to city center destinations are straightforward given the short distance, with options including taxis, shared shuttles, colectivos, and private transfers. Journey times are typically brief, though travelers continuing to San Pedro de Atacama should plan for an additional 100 km journey.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

5-10 min

$3,000 – $5,000; CLP 3,000–5,000 (USD $3–5); metered or fixed fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door option

10-20 min

$1,500 – $2,500; CLP 1,500–2,500 (USD $1.50–2.50); shared with other passengers

when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-25 min

$2,000 – $4,000; CLP 2,000–4,000 (USD $2–4); multiple stops possible

aligned with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

affordable group travel

5-10 min

$8,000 – $15,000; CLP 8,000–15,000 (USD $8–15); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and convenience

5-10 min

$25,000 – $50,000; CLP 25,000–50,000 (USD $25–50) per day; useful for Atacama exploration

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring the Atacama region

Notes:

  • Prices in CLP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • El Loa Airport is small with limited public transport options; taxis and transfers are the primary modes.
  • Many travelers continue to San Pedro de Atacama (100 km east); separate shuttle services operate this route.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Calama

Depart from
Chamonate
Arrive to
El Loa
Average flights per week
136
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Check-in for a flight from Copiapó to Calama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Calama

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C11°C
February23°C11°C
March23°C10°C
April22°C8°C
May20°C6°C
June19°C5°C
July19°C4°C
August20°C5°C
September22°C7°C
October23°C8°C
November24°C9°C
December24°C10°C
Hottest Month
24°C
November
Coldest month
4°C
July
Sunny days
363
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
23°C8°C
18 Jul
19°C6°C
Sunday
12 Jul
24°C7°C
19 Jul
18°C4°C
Monday
13 Jul
23°C7°C
20 Jul
18°C4°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
22°C6°C
21 Jul
20°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
22°C5°C
22 Jul
21°C5°C
Thursday
16 Jul
21°C6°C
23 Jul
22°C6°C
Friday
17 Jul
22°C7°C
24 Jul
23°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, and JetSMART. Copiapó and Calama have 136 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Copiapó?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Copiapó and Puerto Montt, Lima, Punta Arenas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Calama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Calama and Santiago de Chile, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, Temuco, Concepción, São Paulo, El Calafate, Mendoza, Foz do Iguaçu, Osorno, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, La Serena, Balmaceda, Cusco, Lima, Quito, Curitiba, Porto Alegre.
What airports are near Copiapó?
The main airport in Copiapó is Chamonate. It is also served by Chamonate.
What airports are near Calama?
The main airport in Calama is El Loa. It is also served by El Loa, Andrés Sabella Gálvez International.
Which airlines fly between Copiapó and Calama?
Currently, you can fly between Copiapó and Calama with LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Copiapó and Calama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Copiapó and Calama, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Copiapó and Calama?
Traveling between Copiapó and Calama, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Copiapó?
There are a number of airports in and around Copiapó. The main one is Chamonate and other nearby airports include Chamonate
How many airports are there near Calama?
There are a number of airports in and around Calama. The main one is El Loa and other nearby airports include El Loa, Andrés Sabella Gálvez International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Copiapó and Calama depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Copiapó and Calama arrive?
What time do flights between Copiapó and Calama depart?
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