Cheap flights from Panama City to El Calafate from £418

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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£418
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Thu, Aug 6
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£459
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Fri, Aug 7
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£461
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Sat, Aug 8
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£473
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2 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£529
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£547
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
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£834
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
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£873
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
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£874
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
Panama PTYEl Calafate FTE
£904
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£418

Cheapest round-trip

£834

Average round-trip

£971

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
Tocumen International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
314
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Panama to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Wingo airlinesRPBP5Yes
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 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
Travelers usually depart from Tocumen International, Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, or Panamá Pacífico International Airport when they travel from Panama to El Calafate. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, and JetSMART. Panama and El Calafate have 314 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Panama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Panama and Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, Medellín, David, Chiriquí, Cartagena, Bogotá, San José, London, Managua, Cancún, Cali, Chitré, Caracas, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Puerto Vallarta, New York, Belize City, Lima, Barranquilla, Rio de Janeiro.
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 Panama?
Panama is mainly served by Tocumen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International, Panamá Pacífico International Airport.
What airports are near Panama?
The main airport in Panama is Tocumen International. It is also served by Chitre Alonso Valderrama.
Which airlines fly between Panama and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between Panama and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Wingo airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between Panama and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Panama 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 Panama and El Calafate?
Traveling between Panama 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 Panama?
There are a number of airports in and around Panama. The main one is Tocumen International and other nearby airports include Chitre Alonso Valderrama
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama 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 Panama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Panama and El Calafate arrive?
What time do flights between Panama and El Calafate depart?
What time do flights between Panama and El Calafate arrive?

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