Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate from £56

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Sat, May 9
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£56
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Sun, May 3
Buenos Aires EZEEl Calafate FTE
£66
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Sat, May 2
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£66
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Tue, May 5
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£66
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Tue, May 12
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£78
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Sun, May 10
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£78
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£146
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Tue, May 12 – Fri, May 15
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£171
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Mon, May 11 – Fri, May 15
Buenos Aires EZEEl Calafate FTE
£182
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Tue, May 5 – Fri, May 8
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£201
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Sat, May 9 – Tue, May 12
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£210
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Sun, May 10 – Tue, May 12
Buenos Aires AEPEl Calafate FTE
£231
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£125

Cheapest round-trip

£146

Average round-trip

£270

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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)

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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
Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
29
Flight distance
2070 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Aerolineas Argentinas
5566556
Weekly flights: 38 totalDaily flights: 5.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 6 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Aerolineas Argentinas
6455333
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Aerolineas Argentinas
3223333
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Aerolineas Argentinas
3223333
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Buenos Aires 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
286
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
86%
9°C3°C
19 Apr
7°C2°C
Monday
13 Apr
82%
12°C4°C
20 Apr
7°C3°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
84%
9°C4°C
21 Apr
83%
7°C4°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
11°C4°C
22 Apr
84%
8°C6°C
Thursday
16 Apr
9°C4°C
23 Apr
11°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
76%
7°C5°C
24 Apr
11°C4°C
Saturday
18 Apr
89%
6°C4°C
25 Apr
12°C6°C
Travelers usually depart from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, or Ministro Pistarini International when they travel from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. The distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is 2070 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, and JetSMART. Buenos Aires and El Calafate have 29 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buenos Aires and El Calafate takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?
The flight distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is 2070 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?
Several carriers operate flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aerolineas Argentinas.
What are the most popular routes to and from Buenos Aires?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?
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.
Which airports are there in Buenos Aires?
Buenos Aires is mainly served by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. But there are other airports nearby, including Ministro Pistarini International, El Palomar.
Which airlines fly between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Buenos Aires and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?
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.
What flights operate between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?
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.
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