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Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£919
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Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£925
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Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£930
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Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£948
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Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£951
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Fri, Feb 27
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£960
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,622
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Mon, Mar 2 – Sun, Mar 8
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,664
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Thu, Feb 26 – Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,694
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Sat, Feb 28 – Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,704
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Wed, Feb 25 – Mon, Mar 2
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,790
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Wed, Feb 25 – Tue, Mar 3
Melbourne MELEl Calafate FTE
£1,797
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£919

Cheapest round-trip

£1,622

Average round-trip

£1,821

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

LATAM Airlines

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
306
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
FlybondiFBZFOYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

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
8 Feb
79%
15°C9°C
15 Feb
12°C7°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
13°C6°C
16 Feb
12°C6°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
89%
12°C5°C
17 Feb
88%
11°C7°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
81%
11°C5°C
18 Feb
83%
12°C7°C
Thursday
12 Feb
13°C6°C
19 Feb
12°C6°C
Friday
13 Feb
15°C4°C
20 Feb
14°C8°C
Saturday
14 Feb
15°C9°C
21 Feb
17°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to El Calafate. The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Flybondi, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Melbourne and El Calafate have 306 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and El Calafate with LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Flybondi, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and El Calafate?
Traveling between Melbourne 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Melbourne and El Calafate arrive?

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