How to get from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt
There are 3 ways to get from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt: 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: Iberia 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 Punta Arenas y Puerto Montt 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 Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt?
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 Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt?
Yes. According to OpenFlights open data, the Punta Arenas–Puerto Montt route is operated by Iberia 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 Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt?
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 Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt?
It's about 1.685 km by road, roughly 19 h 50 min of driving without stops.
What is the distance between Punta Arenas and Puerto Montt?
In a straight line it's about 1.296 km between Punta Arenas and Puerto Montt.
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