Cheap flights from Mexico City to El Calafate from £312

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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£312
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£319
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£319
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£327
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£327
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£328
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£833
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£850
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£867
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£904
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£906
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Sat, May 2 – Wed, May 6
Mexico City MEXEl Calafate FTE
£924
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£312

Cheapest round-trip

£833

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
Mexico City International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
329
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Mexico City 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
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 Mexico City International, or Felipe Ángeles International Airport when they travel from Mexico City to El Calafate. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. Mexico City and El Calafate have 329 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Mexico City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mexico City and London, Tijuana, Cancún, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, San Francisco, Atlanta, Mérida, Houston, Miami, Toronto, Vancouver, San José del Cabo, Monterrey, Denver, New York.
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 Mexico City?
The main airport in Mexico City is Mexico City International. It is also served by Mexico City International, Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International.
Which airlines fly between Mexico City and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Mexico City and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Mexico City and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mexico City 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 Mexico City and El Calafate?
Traveling between Mexico City 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 Mexico City?
There are a number of airports in and around Mexico City. The main one is Mexico City International and other nearby airports include Mexico City International, Querétaro International, Morelia International, Puebla International, Toluca International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City 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 Mexico City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mexico City 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 Mexico City and El Calafate depart?
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