How many flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama have been non-stop. Approximately 89.3% of all flights on this route typically do not involve any stopovers. For the remaining flights that do include connections, travelers can expect an average of 2 stopovers.

What's the flight time from Santiago de Chile to Calama?

The typical direct flight time from Santiago de Chile to Calama is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 1225 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 12 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals are consistently available. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination, making it a route with regular opportunities for savings on airfare.

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November 12 - November 23

Cheapest

Best

SCL - Calama

$96

$49

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November 12 - November 24

Cheapest

Best

SCL - Calama

$95

$49

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October 21 - October 25

SCL - Calama

$95

$50

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August 14 - August 16

Best

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SCL - Calama

$107

$51

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October 14 - October 17

SCL - Calama

$94

$51

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November 3 - November 15

SCL - Calama

$92

$51

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November 12 - November 25

SCL - Calama

$95

$53

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August 20 - August 25

SCL - Calama

$104

$54

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October 12 - October 14

SCL - Calama

$94

$54

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September 9 - September 14

SCL - Calama

$103

$55

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Santiago de Chile to Calama: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama, fares typically range from $59–$133, with a median of $112. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, making it a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 40% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $32. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $46, and June presents another economical option with a median fare of $48.

A significant majority of flights on this route are non-stop, with almost all itineraries being non-stop, accounting for 89.3% of recent fares. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Santiago de Chile to Calama? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 4h 14m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

The route from Santiago de Chile to Calama covers a distance of 1,225 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul journey. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Regular price: $77 - $242

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama.

The regular price range for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama is between $77 and $242. The current lowest deal is $49 with B&H Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 23.

now $49

Low $77

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama

The cheapest month to fly from Santiago to Calama is December, with a median price of $32. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $122. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $32

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Most Expensive

Flights from $122

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Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

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Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

$130

$63

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

LATAM Chile

$130

$65

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

B&H Airlines

$125

$66

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

Sky Airline

$125

$56

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

$128

$62

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SCL - Calama

Santiago de Chile (SCL) - Calama (CJC)

$129

$66

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

1 night

Jul 16 - Jul 17

$195 → $75

62%

6 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 23

$168 → $58

66%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$169 → $65

61%

24 nights

Jul 8 - Aug 1

$187 → $92

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Santiago de Chile - Calama route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $49

Recent fares from Santiago de Chile to Calama are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly at $32

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama, with a median price of $32.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 14m

The typical direct flight from Santiago de Chile to Calama takes 4h 14m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

89.3% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 89.3% of recent flights being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

B&H Airlines has offered direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are frequent for this route

Deals on flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama appear frequently, offering good value.

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International (SCL)

Cheapest

Fly from SCL to CJC. This is the cheapest airport for flights on this route.

📍 ~15 km from Santiago de Chile city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$48

Calama main airports to arrive at

El Loa (CJC)

Cheapest

El Loa Airport is the most affordable option for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama.

📍 ~5 km from Calama city center

💸 Flights from ~$48

Airports nearby Calama used as alternative

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International (ANF)

Cheapest

Andrés Sabella Gálvez International is a useful alternative, being the closest major airport to Calama within the same region.

📍 ~215 km from Calama (approximately a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Calama)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Diego Aracena International (IQQ)

Diego Aracena International is a major northern Chilean hub, offering an alternative for domestic connections if CJC is unavailable.

📍 ~300 km from Calama (requires a longer drive (approx. 4-5 hours) through desert terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$70

Chacalluta International (ARI)

Chacalluta International provides a fallback for northern Chilean routes, with full service for premium and business classes.

📍 ~480 km from Calama (significant distance from Calama compared to Antofagasta or Iquique)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Martín Miguel de Güemes International (SLA)

Martín Miguel de Güemes International is a major international hub in Northwest Argentina, useful for travelers heading there.

📍 ~260 km from Calama (requires crossing an international border and the Andes mountain range)

💸 Flights from ~$197

Uyuni (UYU)

Uyuni is geographically relatively close for cross-border travel into Bolivia, with only economy class available.

📍 ~260 km from Calama (requires international border crossing into Bolivia)

💸 Flights from ~$300

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Calama

Calama, Chile

48% AI deal score

$1,321

From SCL

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Jul 25

Calama, Chile

48% AI deal score

$1,321

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Calama

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $57. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, has historically resulted in higher average prices of approximately $110. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure also tends to increase prices, with an average of $90.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Santiago de Chile to Calama is considered to be $59 or less. This threshold represents prices that are significantly lower than the median price for this route, which has been $112. Prices tend to increase beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $133 or higher.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama, with a median price of $32. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median price of $46, and June, with a median price of $48. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $112.

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Santiago de Chile to Calama: Overview

Insights for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

How much is a round trip from Santiago de Chile to Calama

The cheapest time to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Direct flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Last-minute flights going from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Popular Airports to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama

Santiago de Chile - Calama route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $49

December is historically the cheapest month to fly at $32

Direct flights take 4h 14m

89.3% of recent flights are direct

B&H Airlines offers direct flights

Good prices are frequent for this route

Santiago de Chile main airports to depart from

Calama main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Calama used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Calama

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Calama

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What's the best month to fly from Santiago de Chile to Calama?

How many flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama are non-stop?

How many flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Santiago de Chile to Calama?

What's the flight time from Santiago de Chile to Calama?

How often do cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama come up?

How often do cheap flights from Santiago de Chile to Calama come up?

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