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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
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International
Arrive to
El Loa
Average flights per week
152
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Check-in for a flight from Punta Arenas to Calama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
Aerovías DAPDAPV5Yes

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
20 Jun
23°C5°C
27 Jun
22°C5°C
Sunday
21 Jun
21°C5°C
28 Jun
21°C6°C
Monday
22 Jun
19°C5°C
29 Jun
20°C6°C
Tuesday
23 Jun
16°C2°C
30 Jun
21°C6°C
Wednesday
24 Jun
19°C1°C
1 Jul
22°C10°C
Thursday
25 Jun
21°C4°C
2 Jul
22°C9°C
Friday
26 Jun
22°C6°C
3 Jul
23°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Sky Airline, and Aerovías DAP. Punta Arenas and Calama have 152 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Punta Arenas?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Punta Arenas and Santiago de Chile, Puerto Williams, Puerto Montt, Balmaceda, Temuco, Concepción, Los Angeles, La Serena, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Atlanta, Rio de Janeiro, Copiapó, Lima, Cancún, São Paulo, Guatemala City, Antofagasta, Mendoza, Quito.
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, 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 Punta Arenas?
The main airport in Punta Arenas is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International. It is also served by Teniente Julio Gallardo, Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International, Capitan Fuentes Martinez.
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 Punta Arenas and Calama?
Currently, you can fly between Punta Arenas and Calama with LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Sky Airline, Aerovías DAP.
When’s the best time to travel between Punta Arenas and Calama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas and Calama?
Traveling between Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas?
There are a number of airports in and around Punta Arenas. The main one is Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International and other nearby airports include Teniente Julio Gallardo, Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International, Capitan Fuentes Martinez
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 Punta Arenas and Calama depart?
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