How to get from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas
There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas: flight, bus and car. The fastest is by flight (~2 h 10 min). By bus it's about 27 h 10 min, usually the cheapest option. It's about 1.296 km in a straight line.
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| Mode | Approx. time | Distance | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight⚡ Fastest | 2 h 10 min | 1.296 km | Airlines: American Airlines, LAN Airlines, Sky Airline |
Bus | 27 h 10 minestimated | 1.685 km | Estimated from road distance |
Car | 19 h 50 minestimated | 1.685 km | Estimated from road distance |
Great-circle distances. Flight times and car/bus estimates are approximate; car/bus are derived from road distance.
Each option in detail
✈️ By air
El vuelo entre Puerto Montt y Punta Arenas dura aproximadamente 2 h 10 min (1.296 km en línea recta).
Airlines that operate or have operated the route (open data from OpenFlights):
🚌 By land (bus and car)
En bus el trayecto ronda las 27 h 10 min. En auto son unos 1.685 km por ruta, cerca de 19 h 50 min de manejo. Son estimaciones a partir de la distancia; los horarios reales de bus llegan con la capa terrestre.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas?
It depends on the mode: by flight ~2 h 10 min, by bus ~27 h 10 min and by car ~19 h 50 min.
Are there flights from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Puerto Montt–Punta Arenas route is operated by American Airlines, LAN Airlines and Sky Airline (may vary). The flight takes about 2 h 10 min and covers about 1.296 km.
Is it better to fly or take the bus from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas?
Flying is much faster (~2 h 10 min vs ~27 h 10 min by bus), but the bus is usually cheaper and you don't need to arrive early at the airport.
How long does it take to drive from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas?
It's about 1.685 km by road, roughly 19 h 50 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas?
In a straight line it's about 1.296 km between Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas.
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