Cheap flights from Medellín to El Calafate from £274

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Mon, May 11
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£274
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Tue, May 12
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£336
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Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£358
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Sat, May 16
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£388
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£392
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Sat, May 16
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£394
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Mon, May 11 – Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£637
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Mon, May 11 – Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£670
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Mon, May 11 – Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£673
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Tue, May 12 – Mon, May 18
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£680
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Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
£697
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Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
Medellín MDEEl Calafate FTE
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£274

Cheapest round-trip

£637

Average round-trip

£803

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)

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
José María Córdova International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
240
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Medellín to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
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
26 Apr
3°C-1°C
3 May
81%
3°C0°C
Monday
27 Apr
7°C1°C
4 May
77%
6°C1°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
87%
6°C3°C
5 May
5°C0°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
77%
6°C2°C
6 May
5°C0°C
Thursday
30 Apr
89%
4°C0°C
7 May
88%
7°C3°C
Friday
1 May
4°C0°C
8 May
10°C5°C
Saturday
2 May
4°C2°C
9 May
7°C3°C
Travelers usually depart from José María Córdova International, or Olaya Herrera when they travel from Medellín to El Calafate. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. Medellín and El Calafate have 240 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Medellín?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medellín and Bogotá, Cartagena, London, Santa Marta, Pereira, Cali, Manchester, Panama, Barranquilla, Bahía Solano, San Andrés, Nuquí, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Orlando, Apartadó, Lima, Leticia, Amazonas, Cancún, Armenia.
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.
Which airports are there in Medellín?
Medellín is mainly served by José María Córdova International. But there are other airports nearby, including Olaya Herrera.
What airports are near Medellín?
The main airport in Medellín is José María Córdova International. It is also served by Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia.
Which airlines fly between Medellín and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Medellín and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Medellín and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medellín 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 Medellín and El Calafate?
Traveling between Medellín 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 Medellín?
There are a number of airports in and around Medellín. The main one is José María Córdova International and other nearby airports include Matecaña International, El Edén International, Antonio Roldán Betancourt, La Nubia
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín 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 Medellín, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medellín and El Calafate arrive?
What time do flights between Medellín and El Calafate depart?
What time do flights between Medellín and El Calafate arrive?

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