Cheap flights from Cape Town to El Calafate from £580

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3 stops
Sun, Aug 16
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£580
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Sat, Aug 15
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£628
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 15
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£743
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 15
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£793
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 13
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£796
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 13
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£819
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 16 – Mon, Aug 24
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,298
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Sun, Aug 16 – Mon, Aug 24
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,343
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Sat, Aug 15 – Sat, Aug 22
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,557
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 15 – Sat, Aug 22
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,572
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Sat, Aug 15 – Thu, Aug 20
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,633
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Sat, Aug 15 – Thu, Aug 20
Cape Town CPTEl Calafate FTE
£1,670
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£580

Cheapest round-trip

£1,298

Average round-trip

£1,653

Includes rare itinerary

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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)

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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
Cape Town International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
92
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cape Town to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes

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
287
days per year
Snow days
19
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Jul
37%
-2°C-8°C
2 Aug
94%
1°C-5°C
Monday
27 Jul
43%
-2°C-8°C
3 Aug
85%
3°C-3°C
Tuesday
28 Jul
-3°C-10°C
4 Aug
27%
1°C-4°C
Wednesday
29 Jul
-3°C-10°C
5 Aug
36%
0°C-4°C
Thursday
30 Jul
-4°C-11°C
6 Aug
28%
2°C-5°C
Friday
31 Jul
72%
-4°C-11°C
7 Aug
2°C-5°C
Saturday
1 Aug
70%
-3°C-9°C
8 Aug
25%
1°C-5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and Fly Safair. Cape Town and El Calafate have 92 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius Island, Windhoek, Manchester, Harare, São Paulo, Nairobi, Gaborone, Nelspruit, George, Port Elizabeth, Maputo, Luanda, Zanzibar, East London, Lagos, Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

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, 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.

What airports are near Cape Town?

The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and El Calafate?

Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, South African Airways, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Fly Safair.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town 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 Cape Town and El Calafate?

Traveling between Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town 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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

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