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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Most popular airline

Aerolineas Argentinas

Getting from El Calafate airport to the city center

Fastest options: airport shuttle bus and taxi. Budget travelers often choose the scheduled bus service.

El Calafate is served by Comandante Armando Tola International Airport (FTE), located 23 km east of the city center. As the gateway to Los Glaciares National Park and the famous Perito Moreno Glacier, this Patagonian destination offers several airport transfers to city center options. Transport choices include airport shuttle buses, taxis, remises (private car services), and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions, which can be variable in this southern region of Argentina.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-30 min

$5,000 – $8,000; ARS 5,000–8,000 (approx. USD 5–8)

coordinated with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

20-25 min

$15,000 – $25,000; ARS 15,000–25,000 (approx. USD 15–25); fixed rate to city center

on-demand at arrivals (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

20-25 min

$18,000 – $30,000; ARS 18,000–30,000 (approx. USD 18–30); pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booking required (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

$0 – $20,000; Often complimentary or ARS 10,000–20,000 (approx. USD 10–20)

coordinated with guest arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-25 min

$30,000 – $80,000; ARS 30,000–80,000 per day (approx. USD 30–80); varies by vehicle

airport desks open for arrivals (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in ARS (Argentine Pesos); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Due to currency fluctuations in Argentina, USD equivalents are approximate and may vary.
  • Many hotels in El Calafate offer complimentary or paid airport transfers; confirm when booking.
  • Shuttle buses typically wait outside the arrivals terminal and depart when full or on schedule.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to El Calafate

Depart from
San Carlos de Bariloche
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
100
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bariloche to El Calafate in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
Aerolineas Argentinas
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
Aerolineas Argentinas
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
Aerolineas Argentinas
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
Aerolineas Argentinas
1------------------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.33 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bariloche to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in El Calafate

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C7°C
March11°C5°C
April8°C3°C
May4°C0°C
June1°C-2°C
July1°C-3°C
August2°C-2°C
September4°C0°C
October8°C1°C
November10°C4°C
December12°C5°C
Hottest Month
14°C
January
Coldest month
-3°C
July
Sunny days
288
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
22%
3°C-4°C
23 Aug
1°C-4°C
Monday
17 Aug
23%
1°C-3°C
24 Aug
1°C-4°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
2°C-2°C
25 Aug
1°C-4°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
77%
3°C-3°C
26 Aug
2°C-3°C
Thursday
20 Aug
80%
2°C-3°C
27 Aug
57%
4°C-3°C
Friday
21 Aug
3°C-4°C
28 Aug
78%
1°C-4°C
Saturday
22 Aug
2°C-3°C
29 Aug
0°C-6°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, and JetSMART. Bariloche and El Calafate have 100 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bariloche?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bariloche and Buenos Aires, Mendoza, London, Puerto Iguazú, Rio de Janeiro, Córdoba, Santiago de Chile, Ushuaia, Lima, Salta, Florianópolis, Cusco, Mexico City, Zürich, Salvador, Panama, Medellín, Chiang Mai, Asunción, São Paulo.

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Mendoza, Rio de Janeiro, Salta, Cusco, Córdoba, São Paulo, Lima, San Francisco, Trelew, Calama, Lisbon, New York, Brussels, Reykjavik, Los Angeles.

What airports are near Bariloche?

The main airport in Bariloche is San Carlos de Bariloche. It is also served by San Carlos de Bariloche, Aviador Carlos Campos, Esquel, Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert.

Which airlines fly between Bariloche and El Calafate?

Currently, you can fly between Bariloche and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART.

When’s the best time to travel between Bariloche and El Calafate?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bariloche and El Calafate, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Bariloche and El Calafate?

Traveling between Bariloche and El Calafate, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Bariloche?

There are a number of airports in and around Bariloche. The main one is San Carlos de Bariloche and other nearby airports include San Carlos de Bariloche, Aviador Carlos Campos, Esquel, Cañal Bajo Carlos Hott Siebert

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bariloche and El Calafate depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bariloche, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bariloche and El Calafate arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at El Calafate, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Bariloche and El Calafate depart?

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