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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Santiago to Calama:

• Earliest: departs at 3:09 am and lands at 5:19 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 12:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santiago to Calama:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Santiago to Calama takes 2h 10m, covering 761 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Santiago to Calama range from $81 to $139, with an average of $103 over the past 12 months. Anything below $81 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $103 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $103 round-trip, compared to $265 via a layover through La Serena La Florida (LSC).

LATAM Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while JetSMART has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Santiago to Calama flights are:

• LATAM Airlines: 95% on time
• JetSMART: 94% on time
• Sky Airline: 93% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 94% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetSMART and LATAM Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Santiago to Calama flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Santiago to Calama are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $31, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Calama El Loa Airport (CJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• United Rent-A-Car
• Chilean Rent A Car
• Budget
• Econorent
• First Rent A Car

Flights from Santiago to Calama usually depart from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) and arrive at Calama El Loa (CJC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Santiago to Calama route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Connecting flights from Santiago to Calama most commonly pass through:

• La Serena La Florida (LSC) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Concepción Carriel Sur (CCP) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Santiago to Calama. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $87 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $127, a difference of $40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Santiago and Calama. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• LATAM Airlines
• Sky Airline
• JetSMART

Flying via La Serena La Florida (LSC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 10h 10m via Concepción Carriel Sur (CCP).

Among airlines operating Santiago to Calama flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’d love to travel with an eco-friendly partner, flying with LATAM Airlines is in your best interest. As a company committed to safeguarding the environment, the airline has modernized its fleet with aircraft with low fuel consumption, supported and continues to support various conservation projects, and invested in sustainable aviation fuel research.

Suppose you have limited mobility. If so, you can rest assured of having a smooth experience at SCL. This air transit hub features wheelchair-accessible elevators and toilets, wheelchairs available by previous request at least 48 hours in advance, and staff ready to assist.

Besides Calama, there are several destinations you can travel to from CJC. Notable ones include Maria Elena, Tocopilla, Pozo Almonte, Uyuni, Taltal, and Mejillones.

If you want to use public transport to exit CJC, you can take a taxi or an airport-provided bus. Taking a cab is in your best interest. In one, you’ll be able to get to your destination without stops and waiting for passengers to board and alight.