Cheap flights to La Serena

The best time to fly to La Serena

La Serena enjoys a delightful Mediterranean climate, making it a year-round destination. However, the best time to visit is during the summer months, from December to March, when you'll experience warm, sunny days perfect for relaxing on the beach and exploring the city. The average temperatures during this time range from 16°C to 21°C.

Low Season in La Serena

During the low season, from April to October, you can still enjoy La Serena's charm with fewer crowds and lower prices. A highlight during this period is visiting the beautiful beaches and walking along the coast. Temperatures during this time range from 11°C to 16°C.

High Season in La Serena

The high season, December to March, offers the warmest temperatures and the most sunshine, ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and watersports. A must-do during this time is whale watching at the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve. Temperatures average from 19°C to 24°C.

What to do in La Serena (Chile)

La Serena offers a captivating blend of stunning beaches, historical sites and vibrant culture. Whether you prefer relaxing on the coast or exploring the city's rich heritage, there's something for everyone.

The best attractions to see in La Serena

  • Explore the beaches: La Serena boasts beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the ocean.
  • Visit the historic centre: Discover the city's colonial architecture, including the Iglesia de San Francisco.
  • Stargazing: Take advantage of the clear night skies and go stargazing at the Elqui Valley.
  • Go whale watching: Witness the majestic whales at the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve during the summer months.
  • Explore the markets: Experience the local culture by visiting the city's vibrant markets.

Frequently asked questions about flights to La Serena

How can I find cheap flights to La Serena on eDreams?
eDreams combines different technologies to find the cheapest options to La Serena based on real searches from customers in our platform. Our offers provide a combination of different airlines so you can pick the flight that better suits your needs.
When's the best time to go to La Serena?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to La Serena is March.
The next best month to travel to La Serena is April.
And let's not forget June, the third top choice for travelling to La Serena.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight November as the least popular month for flights to La Serena.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to La Serena?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to La Serena, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • LATAM Airlines: the average price of a one way flight is $1,913.55 . The average price of a Auckland ticket to La Serena is $1,884.86 and $2,056.97 if you leave from Christchurch.
  • Air New Zealand: a one-way ticket costs on average $2,383.49: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Christchurch to La Serena, which amounts to $2,221.34 and that of flights departing from Auckland, whose average price is $2,545.64.
What is the weather like in La Serena?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to La Serena is in January, February and March, when the average temperature reaches 21º, while January, March and December are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 30 hours. However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit La Serena during July, June or August to experience an average of 8º. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during July, June and August, when the average precipitation in La Serena is 23mm, while the months of February, January and December are drier, with an average of 0mm.

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