Travelling from Puerto Williams Airport (WPU) to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Puerto Williams and Punta Arenas share the UTC-3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Pack your suitcase and choose from six weekly Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your WPU to PUQ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as October? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Aerovias DAP has the highest passenger demand on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Williams Airport (WPU) to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
R 2,270 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,520. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from WPU to PUQ.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from WPU to PUQ.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Puerto Williams Airport (WPU)
Puerto Williams Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Puerto Williams. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near WPU? If you've booked an early flight from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PUQ if you're on a late Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Punta Arenas Airport rental car and discover Punta Arenas and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, MITTA RENT A CAR and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Punta Arenas Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ) to central Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas Airport to central Punta Arenas has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Punta Arenas based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Punta Arenas is January, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Book your flights from Puerto Williams Airport to Punta Arenas Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from WPU to PUQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
You've visited Punta Arenas, now it's time to discover other corners of Chile. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Puerto Natales to check off its top sights. From Cueva del Milodon to The Condors Nests and Puerto natales Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Porvenir is another favourite destination in Chile and is around 40 kilometres south-east of Punta Arenas. No journey is complete without experiencing Casa Museo Alberto Baeriswyl, Museo Municipal "Fernando Cordero Rusque" and Mirador Porvenir.