Flying from La Serena Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take your pick of 20 weekly La Serena Airport to Calama Airport flights. The 09:38 departure with JetSMART is the earliest you can take. JetSMART operates the latest service of the day at 21:18.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LSC to CJC flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Calama (and then other corners of Chile) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with JetSmart on this route.
Sky Airline is the most punctual carrier offering LSC to CJC flights. A dependable 84.44% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport. Many passengers pass through Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport when flying between LSC and CJC.
How to find the cheapest flights from La Serena Airport (LSC) to Calama Airport (CJC)
At the moment, $54 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way La Serena Airport to Calama Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $104. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LSC to CJC, book your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about La Serena Airport (LSC)
La Serena Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LSC arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
To get to La Serena Airport from central La Serena, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LSC:
Arriving at Calama Airport (CJC)
If you're arriving on a late La Serena Airport to Calama Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CJC:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Calama Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from united rent a car, Street Rent a Car or United to explore Calama and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Calama Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Calama Airport (CJC) to central Calama
From Calama Airport, Calama is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Calama Airport (CJC)
The quietest month for a flight from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Calama based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from La Serena Airport to Calama Airport for November if you want to go to Calama during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LSC to CJC in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Antofagasta is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be explored after you've seen Calama. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Playa Paraiso, La Portada and Poruna Volcano.
If you want to check out another major stop in Chile, head for Iquique, about 274 kilometres north-west of Calama. Playa Cavancha, Playa Brava and Dunas de Iquique are among its highlights.