The average price of a 7-day trip to Calama is $2,358 for a solo traveler, $4,235 for a couple, and $7,939 for a family of 4. Calama hotels range from $40 to $182 per night with an average of $70, while most vacation rentals will cost $80 to $240 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Salta Airport (SLA) are between $2,038 and $2,933 per person for economy flights and $6,395 to $9,204 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $64 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Calama, CL
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SLA and stay in a Calama hotel:
- March 5th to March 18th
- May 7th to June 24th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Calama is usually mid to late August.
Average Calama Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Calama for a week is $1,471-$3,431($210-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $64 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,059 to $2,581 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Calama for a week is $4,684-$7,164($669-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $128 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,118 to $5,162 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $36 to $44 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Calama for a week is $5,320-$12,920($760-$1,846 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $256 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,236 to $10,324 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $50 to $62 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Calama
How cheap can you make a vacation to Calama? The cheapest trip to Calama is about $183 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 16% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $33.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Calama for a week is $1,284-$3,091($183-$442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,059 to $2,581 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Calama for a week is $2,448-$5,882($350-$840 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,118 to $5,162 for economy
Lodging: $33 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Calama for a week is $4,848-$11,644($693-$1,663 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,236 to $10,324 for economy
Lodging: $66 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $70 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Calama cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Calama Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Calama.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Calama for a week is $3,950-$10,485($564-$1,498 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $141 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,997 to $6,762 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Calama for a week is $7,360-$18,234($1,051-$2,605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $282 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,994 to $13,524 for first class
Lodging: $90 to $182 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $240 to $456 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Calama for a week is $14,720-$34,824($2,103-$4,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $564 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $11,988 to $27,048 for first class
Lodging: $180 to $364 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $360 to $638 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Calama Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Calama is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Calama due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Calama Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Calama hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Calama.
Flight Costs to Calama
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,933 average in late December to a low of $2,038 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,658. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Calama our data includes 714 originating airports, and 124 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Calama from an airport like Bora Bora Motu Mute (BOB) in Bora Bora (French Polynesia) for an average $15,642 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ambrosio L. V. Taravella (COR) in Cordoba (Argentina) at an average of just $80.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Calama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $895, so you can easily save about 44% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Calama can easily cost $230 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $453 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.