Santiago Chile to Antofagasta

Santiago Chile to Antofagasta

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Santiago Chile to Antofagasta Schedule

Santiago Chile to Antofagasta Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA12405:30 - 07:30CLP 137,844
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA13007:21 - 09:24CLP 264,867
Cikbus Elite Semi Sleeper 08:00 - 03:45CLP 36,645
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA34810:44 - 12:47CLP 51,216
LATAM Airlines Group Economy #LA13412:19 - 14:20CLP 99,755
JetSmart Economy #JA2614:03 - 16:07CLP 183,196
Cikbus Elite Sleeper 16:45 - 10:30CLP 43,995
Sky Airline Economy #H228219:18 - 21:16CLP 114,961
Sky Airline Economy #H228821:02 - 23:00CLP 190,403
Pullman Bus Private Sleeper 23:00 - 17:20CLP 44,814

Transportation from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta

Facts about the transport from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport2h 1m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day61
Distance979 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBuses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, Covalle, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress, Sky Airline

How to get from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta

Travelling between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 303.12 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 32.98.

How long does it take to get from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 20 hours to travel between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 1m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 19h 35m to reach Antofagasta.

How much does it cost to get from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta?

Travelling between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta can be as cheap as USD 32.98 if you opt for a Cikbus Elite bus and as expensive as USD 303.12 if you buy a LATAM Airlines Group flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta ?

  • 45 from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta starting from 08:00 Santiago until 23:30 Santiago
  • 16 from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta starting from 05:00 Santiago Airport Chile until 19:53 Santiago Airport Chile

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 95.75.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta

JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Group, Sky Airline

Bus

Travelling from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Santiago Chile and Antofagasta

Buses Andimar, Cikbus Elite, Cormar Bus, Covalle, Pullman Bus, Pullman San Andress

What is the most popular transport to get from Santiago Chile to Antofagasta?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus