Travelling from Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Punta Arenas's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Puerto Montt.
Every week, there are 15 Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 07:02 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:53 with LATAM Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PMC to PUQ flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Punta Arenas (and then exploring more of Chile!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with LATAM Airlines on this route.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier that operates PMC to PUQ flights. An impressive 88.57% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
Currently, R 490 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,022. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PMC to PUQ by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Finding cheap flights from PMC to PUQ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Puerto Montt Airport (PMC)
Puerto Montt Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from PMC arrive at their destination on time.
Puerto Montt Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Puerto Montt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PMC:
Arriving at Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PUQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Punta Arenas Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR or Avis to explore Punta Arenas and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Punta Arenas Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to central Punta Arenas
From Punta Arenas Airport, Punta Arenas is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Punta Arenas. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is January, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Lock in your flights from Puerto Montt Airport to Punta Arenas Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PMC to PUQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Puerto Natales is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've seen Punta Arenas. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cueva del Milodon, The Condors Nests and Puerto natales Museum.
Porvenir is another well-known destination in Chile and is around 40 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas. No trip is complete without a visit to Casa Museo Alberto Baeriswyl, Museo Municipal "Fernando Cordero Rusque" and Mirador Porvenir.

