Cheap flights from El Calafate to Calama from £291

Cheap flights from El Calafate to Calama from £291

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£291
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Mon, Jul 6
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£292
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Mon, Jul 6
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£310
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Mon, Jul 6
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£311
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Fri, Jul 10
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£330
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Tue, Jul 7
El Calafate FTECalama CJC
£370
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£519
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
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How much do flights to Calama cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£291

Cheapest round-trip

£465

Average round-trip

£719

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aerolineas Argentinas

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
Comandante Armando Tola International
Arrive to
El Loa
Average flights per week
145
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Check-in for a flight from El Calafate to Calama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
27 Jun
21°C6°C
4 Jul
19°C6°C
Sunday
28 Jun
22°C7°C
5 Jul
21°C6°C
Monday
29 Jun
22°C7°C
6 Jul
20°C7°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
20°C5°C
7 Jul
21°C6°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
20°C5°C
8 Jul
22°C6°C
Thursday
2 Jul
22°C7°C
9 Jul
22°C7°C
Friday
3 Jul
21°C6°C
10 Jul
22°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. El Calafate and Calama have 145 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Cusco, Miami, Córdoba, Quito, Montevideo, Lima, Brisbane, Portland, Florianópolis, Toronto, Bogotá.
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, Mendoza, Foz do Iguaçu, Osorno, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, La Serena, Balmaceda, Cusco, Lima, Quito, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Vancouver.
Which airports are there in El Calafate?
El Calafate is mainly served by Comandante Armando Tola International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lago Argentino Airport.
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 El Calafate and Calama?
Currently, you can fly between El Calafate and Calama with Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between El Calafate and Calama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Calafate 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 El Calafate and Calama?
Traveling between El Calafate 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 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 El Calafate and Calama depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from El Calafate, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and Calama arrive?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Calama depart?
What time do flights between El Calafate and Calama arrive?

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