Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Antofagasta's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Antofagasta two hours ahead of Lima.
Every week, there are three Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 00:05 LATAM Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:40 with LATAM Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LIM to ANF flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Antofagasta (and then discovering more of Chile!) is a breeze with LATAM Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport.
LATAM Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 92.0% of services arriving as scheduled, LATAM Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LIM to ANF flights.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a well-known stop between LIM and ANF.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)
Right now, $257 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $525. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIM to ANF if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIM to ANF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
82% of flights departing from Lima Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LIM.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LIM:
Arriving at Antofagasta Airport (ANF)
Consider a stay at Hermoso Departamento con Laguna Navegable after arriving from your Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport flight. It's a short drive from ANF and a great option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Antofagasta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from united rent a car, Street Rent a Car or Euro and explore beyond Antofagasta's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Antofagasta Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Antofagasta Airport (ANF) to central Antofagasta
Antofagasta Airport to the centre of Antofagasta has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Antofagasta Airport (ANF)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Antofagasta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Lima Airport to Antofagasta Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Antofagasta, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LIM to ANF in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Chile
Antofagasta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Chile just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north of Antofagasta, a trip to Iquique will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Playa Cavancha, Playa Brava and Dunas de Iquique.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Antofagasta, Calama is another essential stop in Chile. Experience major highlights starting with Mina de Chuquicamata, Catedral de San Juan Bautista and Parque para la Preservacion de la Memoria Historica.