Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Punta Arenas

December and January can be the dearer stretch of the year, with August also among the priced months, so start by checking those dates if you can move. The calendar shows dated prices for November, December, January, February, March, April and August, and February is the cheapest month shown, while November, March and April may sit in between. Weekday departures and sensible connection times can make the journey easier, and public holidays in Argentina or Chile can reduce seat choice.

Check what each fare includes before you compare prices, because the extras appear in different places: one ticket may include a checked bag and seat, while another charges for those at booking or at the airport. Carriers listed for this route are LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, Sky Airline Peru, Lanecuador Aerolane SA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Latam Airlines Brasil and Lanperu, and because there are no nonstop flights every option is a connection. Read the baggage, seat and change rules for the exact fare you choose, since one segment can have stricter limits than another.

Pres Ibanez is a small airport, so queues and walking distances are short, but late arrivals can leave you with fewer transfer choices. Taxis, buses and rental cars are the usual ways into town; check which option suits your luggage and arrival time, and use the first hours to settle your transfer before you head further south.

Currency

CLP (CLP$)

Power sockets

Type C, L · 220 V

Language

Spanish

Emergency number

130, 131, 132

Driving side

right

Calling code

+56

Internet domain

.cl

Population of Punta Arenas

123 k (2017)

Time zone

UTC-03 (America/Santiago)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your itinerary uses one ticket or separate tickets, and whether a missed connection is protected.
• Check your departure airport in Buenos Aires, since Jorge Newbery and Pistarini serve different routes and a transfer between them takes planning.
• Check baggage rules for every segment, including stricter limits on cheaper fares.
• Check passport, entry and any transit requirements for Chile before you travel.
• Check connection times, terminal changes and airport changes at each stop.
• Check arrival transport from Pres Ibanez, especially for late or early flights.