Flying from Lima Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LIM to CJC flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Calama Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a popular stop between LIM and CJC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lima Airport (LIM) to Calama Airport (CJC)
Right now, $249 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lima Airport to Calama Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $559. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIM to CJC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lima Airport to Calama Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIM to CJC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lima Airport to Calama Airport.
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart LIM reach their destination without delay.
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.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIM? If you're boarding an early flight from Lima Airport to Calama Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Calama Airport (CJC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lima Airport to Calama Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CJC instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Calama Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from united rent a car, Street Rent a Car or United and explore beyond Calama's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Calama Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Calama Airport (CJC) to central Calama
Calama Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Calama. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Calama Airport (CJC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lima Airport to Calama Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Calama. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lima Airport to Calama Airport for November if you'd like to go to Calama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 23ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIM to CJC around that time 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 after you've seen Calama. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Playa Paraiso, La Portada and Poruna Volcano.
Iquique is another essential stop in Chile and is around 274 kilometres north-west of Calama. No journey is complete without seeing Playa Cavancha, Playa Brava and Dunas de Iquique.