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)
If you're arriving on a late Calama Airport to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SCL:
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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.