Cheap flights from Puerto Natales to Calama from £98

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Fri, May 29
Puerto Natales PNTCalama CJC
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How much do flights to Calama cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£98

Cheapest round-trip

£201

Average round-trip

£255

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Sky Airline

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
Teniente Julio Gallardo
Arrive to
El Loa
Average flights per week
90
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Natales to Calama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
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
9 May
22°C7°C
16 May
21°C7°C
Sunday
10 May
23°C7°C
17 May
21°C6°C
Monday
11 May
23°C8°C
18 May
22°C7°C
Tuesday
12 May
23°C8°C
19 May
23°C7°C
Wednesday
13 May
22°C7°C
20 May
19°C5°C
Thursday
14 May
23°C7°C
21 May
18°C5°C
Friday
15 May
22°C7°C
22 May
20°C4°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Sky Airline, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. Puerto Natales and Calama have 90 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Puerto Natales?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Puerto Natales and Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Antofagasta, Lima, Cusco, Puerto Iguazú, Temuco, Córdoba, Vancouver.
What are the most popular routes to and from Calama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Calama and Santiago de Chile, 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, Vancouver.
What airports are near Puerto Natales?
The main airport in Puerto Natales is Teniente Julio Gallardo. It is also served by Teniente Julio Gallardo, Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International.
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 Puerto Natales and Calama?
Currently, you can fly between Puerto Natales and Calama with Sky Airline, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Puerto Natales and Calama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales and Calama?
Traveling between Puerto Natales 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 Puerto Natales?
There are a number of airports in and around Puerto Natales. The main one is Teniente Julio Gallardo and other nearby airports include Teniente Julio Gallardo, Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International
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 Puerto Natales and Calama depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Puerto Natales and Calama arrive?
What time do flights between Puerto Natales and Calama depart?
What time do flights between Puerto Natales and Calama arrive?

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