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Flight deals from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 623. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez

Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Calama to Santiago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Calama to Santiago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 231
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week364

Finding cheap flights from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is R 590. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru and Delta fly direct from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
As of August 2026, there are 364 flights per week flying from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.
The cheapest month to fly from Calama to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Santiago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Sky Airline offers the cheapest flight tickets to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez.

Flying from Calama Airport (CJC) to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport.

  • Santiago's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Calama.

  • Each week, there are 134 Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 00:04 Sky Airline flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:59 with LATAM Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your CJC to SCL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A number of airlines offer direct flights from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, so getting to Santiago (and then visiting more of Chile!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier operating CJC to SCL flights. A reliable 82.91% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Concepcion Airport is a well-known stop between CJC and SCL.

Handy information about Calama Airport (CJC)

  • Calama Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CJC arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To reach Calama Airport from central Calama, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to CJC? If you've booked an early flight from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

Getting from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago

  • Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to the centre of Santiago has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Santiago in March.

  • The warmest month in Santiago is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CJC to SCL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.

Explore more of Chile

  • Vina del Mar is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored after you've seen Santiago. Around 97 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Reñaca beach, Playa El Sol and Playa Blanca.

  • Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, Valparaiso is another essential stop in Chile. No visit is complete without checking out Murales de Valpo, Mirador and Catedral Saint Paul.

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