Cheap flights from San Francisco to Calama from £394
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How much do flights to Calama cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £394 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £707 |
Average round-trip | £763 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Calama
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Sky Airline | SKU | H2 | Yes |
| JetSMART | JAT | JA | Yes |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Calama
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 24°C | 11°C |
| February | 23°C | 11°C |
| March | 23°C | 10°C |
| April | 22°C | 8°C |
| May | 20°C | 6°C |
| June | 19°C | 5°C |
| July | 19°C | 4°C |
| August | 20°C | 5°C |
| September | 22°C | 7°C |
| October | 23°C | 8°C |
| November | 24°C | 9°C |
| December | 24°C | 10°C |
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