Flying from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Calama and Santiago share the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 848 El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, select the 00:33 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 23:59 with LATAM Airlines.
To ensure you get on your CJC to SCL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Santiago (and then other parts of Chile) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Sky Airline on this route.
With a reliable 80.95% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CJC to SCL flights.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. Many passengers pass through La Florida Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Loa Airport (CJC) to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
28 € is currently the best price for a one-way El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight. A return flight starts at 54 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CJC to SCL by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CJC to SCL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about El Loa Airport (CJC)
79.79% of flights that leave from El Loa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Calama to El Loa Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CJC:
Arriving at Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
If you're getting in on a late El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SCL:
Hit the road running by picking up an Arturo Merino Benitez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rosselot, united rent a car or Street Rent a Car and explore beyond Santiago's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to central Santiago
From Arturo Merino Benitez Airport, Santiago is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Santiago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from El Loa Airport to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport for January if you'd like to explore Santiago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CJC to SCL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Chile
Santiago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Chile just waiting to be explored. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago, a trip to Vina del Mar will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like La Foresta de Reñaca Park, Mirador Los Andes and Paseo Juan de Saavedra.
Valparaiso is another sought-after destination in Chile and is around 97 kilometres north-west of Santiago. No trip is complete without a visit to Escalera de Colores, Escalera Reina Victoria and Museo De La Memoria Valparaíso.
