Travelling from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Loa Airport (CJC): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your FTE to CJC flight.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to El Loa Airport (CJC)
At the moment, $503 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way El Calafate Airport to El Loa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,334. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FTE to CJC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from El Calafate Airport to El Loa Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FTE to CJC.
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Handy information about El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from FTE touch down on schedule 85.18% of the time.
Central El Calafate to El Calafate Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Arriving at El Loa Airport (CJC)
If you're landing on a late El Calafate Airport to El Loa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CJC:
Explore without limits with an El Loa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from united rent a car, Street Rent a Car or United and venture far and wide through Calama and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from El Loa Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from El Loa Airport (CJC) to central Calama
El Loa Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Calama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to El Loa Airport (CJC)
June is the most popular month for flights from El Calafate Airport to El Loa Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Calama in April.
When reserving your flight from El Calafate Airport to El Loa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Calama, with the temperature ranging from 5ºC to 23ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FTE to CJC sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Chile
Antofagasta is just one of the many places in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Calama. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include La Portada, Huanchaca Ruins Museum and Plaza Colon.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Calama, Iquique is another favourite stop in Chile. Experience major highlights starting with Playa Cavancha, Baquedano Street and Zone Franca de Iquique Zofri.
