Cheap flights from Montevideo to El Calafate from £305

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Thu, Jul 23
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
£305
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Sun, Jul 26
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
£320
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Fri, Jul 24
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
£343
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Wed, Jul 22
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
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Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
£347
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
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£518
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 24
Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
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Montevideo MVDEl Calafate FTE
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£305

Cheapest round-trip

£509

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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
Carrasco International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
82
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Montevideo to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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 Jul
83%
0°C-4°C
19 Jul
45%
-3°C-9°C
Monday
13 Jul
87%
1°C-3°C
20 Jul
-5°C-11°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
29%
2°C-2°C
21 Jul
29%
-5°C-10°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
25%
1°C-4°C
22 Jul
27%
-2°C-10°C
Thursday
16 Jul
80%
0°C-5°C
23 Jul
-3°C-9°C
Friday
17 Jul
92%
-3°C-6°C
24 Jul
1°C-7°C
Saturday
18 Jul
75%
-3°C-7°C
25 Jul
1°C-5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Montevideo and El Calafate have 82 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Montevideo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Montevideo and London, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Asunción, Cancún, Puerto Iguazú, Lima, Salvador, Washington, D.C., Salta, Cusco, Córdoba, Miami, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Medellín.
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 Montevideo?
The main airport in Montevideo is Carrasco International. It is also served by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Carrasco International, Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International.
Which airlines fly between Montevideo and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Montevideo and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines, Sky Airline, Copa Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Montevideo and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Montevideo 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 Montevideo and El Calafate?
Traveling between Montevideo 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 Montevideo?
There are a number of airports in and around Montevideo. The main one is Carrasco International and other nearby airports include Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, Carrasco International, Capitán de Corbeta Carlos A. Curbelo International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Montevideo 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 Montevideo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Montevideo 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 Montevideo and El Calafate depart?
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