2025/09/09 08:36
NextFly
Total Departing Flights: 436
Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: -16.31%
In July 2025, La Florida Airport in La Serena, Chile recorded 436 departures, a -16.31% change year over year. The shift reflects winter travel patterns in northern Chile and selective capacity trimming, with limited impact on regional connectivity across South America.
Departure On-Time Performance: 89.22%
Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +16.79%
Cancelled Flights: 0
Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -100.00%
Punctuality reached 89.22% with zero cancellations, supported by manageable winter weather and streamlined ground handling at La Florida Airport. Local coastal fog and air traffic flow measures can still cause short delays; passengers experienced fewer severe disruptions compared with last year.
La Florida Airport is primarily a domestic gateway for Chile, served by carriers such as LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, and JetSMART. The network concentrates on frequent links to Santiago and other national destinations, providing short‑haul coverage for leisure and business travel in the Coquimbo Region.
Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at La Florida Airport should remain broadly steady with departure punctuality near current levels; late‑day coastal fog and weekend peaks could still produce minor delays. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and use the NextFly App for real‑time gate and weather alerts.