Flying from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP): what you need to know
Your CJC to CCP flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
JetSMART is your ticket to exploring Concepcion (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Chile!). Check out the direct flights from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport offered by this carrier.
JetSMART is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CJC to CCP flights, with 74.71% of its services landing on schedule.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the CJC to CCP route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
Right now, R 285 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 643. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CJC to CCP, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CJC to CCP.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Loa Airport (CJC)
Of the flights that depart from El Loa Airport, 79.79% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach El Loa Airport from central Calama, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near CJC? If you've booked an early flight from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
If you're getting in on a late El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CCP:
Hit the road running by picking up a Carriel Sur Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Street Rent a Car, united rent a car or Chilean Rent a Car to explore Concepcion and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Carriel Sur Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Carriel Sur Airport (CCP) to central Concepcion
From Carriel Sur Airport, Concepcion is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Carriel Sur Airport (CCP)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Concepcion. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Concepcion is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from El Loa Airport to Carriel Sur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CJC to CCP around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've seen Concepcion, now it's time to discover other parts of Chile. Travel around 434 kilometres north-east to Santiago to check off its leading sights. From Cerro San Cristobal to La Moneda Palace and Plaza de Armas, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Chile, head for Vina del Mar, roughly 451 kilometres north of Concepcion. La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra are the start of reasons to visit.