Travelling from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport (CJC): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport (CJC). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Calama (where El Loa Airport is located) and Buenos Aires share the UTC-3 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to CJC.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Whether you'd prefer to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is a stop you can make on your flight from Buenos Aires to CJC.
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes approximately 38 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Give yourself a moment to recharge during your flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport with a stopover. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) is one of the options between Ministro Pistarini Airport and CJC.
EZE is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take 36 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to CJC, unwind in one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport:
About El Loa Airport (CJC)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CJC:
Getting from El Loa Airport (CJC) to central Calama
El Loa Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Calama. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport (CJC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport is R 2,537. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,930. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to CJC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when fares go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to CJC.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport (CJC)
June is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Calama, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
When booking your flight from Buenos Aires to CJC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Calama, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 23ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Calama
After locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calama:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Parque el Loa, Plaza 23 De Marzo and Capilla Santa Cruz are highlights which should be on any good Calama itinerary.
Complete your Calama trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Calama and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Loa Airport.