Cheap flights from Recife to Calama from £195

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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Recife RECCalama CJC
£195
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Tue, May 5
Recife RECCalama CJC
£197
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Thu, May 7
Recife RECCalama CJC
£197
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Recife RECCalama CJC
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Thu, May 7
Recife RECCalama CJC
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Recife RECCalama CJC
£396
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Thu, May 7 – Tue, May 12
Recife RECCalama CJC
£399
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Recife RECCalama CJC
£420
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2 stops
Tue, May 5 – Fri, May 8
Recife RECCalama CJC
£430
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Recife RECCalama CJC
£433
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Tue, May 5 – Fri, May 8
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£436
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How much do flights to Calama cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£195

Cheapest round-trip

£396

Average round-trip

£486

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
Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International
Arrive to
El Loa
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Valle De La Luna, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Check-in for a flight from Recife to Calama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes

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 Apr
25°C9°C
18 Apr
19°C8°C
Sunday
12 Apr
25°C10°C
19 Apr
19°C8°C
Monday
13 Apr
23°C9°C
20 Apr
20°C7°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
17°C7°C
21 Apr
20°C7°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
21°C7°C
22 Apr
21°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
20°C8°C
23 Apr
21°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
22°C9°C
24 Apr
20°C7°C
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, and Sky Airline. Recife and Calama have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Recife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Recife and London, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Fernando de Noronha, Ribeirão Preto, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Orlando, Foz do Iguaçu, São Luís, Florianópolis, Goiânia, Porto Alegre, Montreal, Asunción, Lisbon, Boston, Córdoba, Cancún.
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 Recife?
The main airport in Recife is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International. It is also served by Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande.
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 Recife and Calama?
Currently, you can fly between Recife and Calama with LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, Sky Airline.
When’s the best time to travel between Recife and Calama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Recife 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 Recife and Calama?
Traveling between Recife 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 Recife?
There are a number of airports in and around Recife. The main one is Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International and other nearby airports include Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International, Zumbi dos Palmares International, Presidente Castro Pinto International, Campina Grande
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 Recife and Calama depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Recife and Calama arrive?
What time do flights between Recife and Calama depart?
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