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

• Earliest: departs at 3:09 and lands at 5:18
• Latest: departs at 21:59 and lands at 0:08.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Santiago to Calama takes 2h 09m, covering 1.971 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Santiago to Calama range from 73 € to 124 €, with an average of 91 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 73 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the 91 € route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 91 € return, compared with 236 € via a stopover 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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 17 €–89 € 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 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Santiago to Calama are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 52 €.

Calama El Loa Airport (CJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• United Rent-A-Car
• Chilean Rent A Car
• Budget
• Sixt
• 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 three 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 77 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 113 €, a difference of 36 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct 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 of 4h 08m, compared to 10h 10m via Concepción Carriel Sur (CCP).

Among airlines operating Santiago to Calama flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection
• Sky Airline: offers free seat selection
• LATAM Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• Sky Airline: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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