Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buenos Aires and El Calafate takes around 3.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

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The flight distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is 2039 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

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Several carriers operate flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Buenos Aires?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Mendoza, London, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Córdoba, Asunción, Lima, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Bogotá, Edinburgh, Madrid, San Miguel de Tucumán, Mar del Plata, Mexico City, Montevideo.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, 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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Buenos Aires?

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Buenos Aires is mainly served by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. But there are other airports nearby, including Ministro Pistarini International.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

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Currently, you can fly between Buenos Aires and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART, AeroMexico, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline.

Question 8

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Buenos Aires 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.

Question 9

What flights operate between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

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Traveling between Buenos Aires 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.

Question 10

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

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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 Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

What time do flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate depart?

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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 Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate arrive?

Accepted Answer

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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£79
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£136
Cheapest round-trip	£175
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in October	£70 – £356

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Taxi	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
Remis (Private Car Service)	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
Hotel Shuttle	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
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Aerolineas Argentinas	---	---	---	---	1	4	5
JetSMART	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Aerolineas Argentinas	5	2	7	5	5	7	7
JetSMART	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 45 total	Daily flights: 6.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 7 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Aerolineas Argentinas	5	2	7	4	5	7	6
JetSMART	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 43 total	Daily flights: 6.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 7 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Aerolineas Argentinas	ARG	AR	Yes
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes
AeroMexico	AMX	AM	Yes
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
Sky Airline	SKU	H2	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	14°C	7°C
February	14°C	7°C
March	11°C	5°C
April	8°C	3°C
May	4°C	0°C
June	1°C	-2°C
July	1°C	-3°C
August	2°C	-2°C
September	4°C	0°C
October	8°C	1°C
November	10°C	4°C
December	12°C	5°C

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