Question 1

Are there Atacama travel restrictions currently due to Coronavirus?

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Entry restrictions
Chile has reopened its airport, non-resident foreigners will be allowed to enter Chile through Santiago Airport.
Chile has suspended all direct flights from the UK.

Entry requirements
From November 23, when Santiago Airport begins to allow foreign travelers to enter, all travelers (of all ages) will have to present three documents when boarding:
•A completed “Affidavit of Travelers” electronic form (available here and also known as a Sanitary Passport) prepared less than 48 hours before boarding;
•Proof of a negative result from a PCR result from a test taken within 72 hours prior to departure; and
•Proof of a health insurance policy that provides coverage for COVID-19 and related health issues during the traveler’s stay in Chile.
Foreign residents of Chile and holders of diplomatic/official passports are exempt from the PCR and health insurance.

Quarantine requirements
Non-resident foreigners entering Chile who were in a high-risk country at any time within 14 days prior to their travel to Chile will have to complete a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon entering Chile, even with a negative PCR test.
Travelers in quarantine who undertake PCR test and receive a negative result within 72 hours do not need to remain in quarantine.
After December 7, non-resident foreigners entering Chile with the three documents described above will no longer have to complete a 14-day quarantine. They will instead be subject to a 14-day “Period of Vigilance for Travelers.” During this period, travelers will have to report daily their location and health condition to the Health Ministry through a system that will be implemented for this purpose. (This platform will be launched in the coming days.)

There are currently 588 active cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in CL and 231 deaths as of Jan 12 2021

Please see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Restrictions page for more information on restrictions worldwide. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Question 2

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Atacama?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Atacama. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Question 3

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Atacama?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atacama is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Question 4

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Atacama?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atacama with an airline and back with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Question 5

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Atacama?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atacama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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