Cheap flights from San José to El Calafate from £308
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £308 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £679 |
Average round-trip | £702 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from San José to El Calafate
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerolineas Argentinas | ARG | AR | Yes |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| LATAM Airlines | LAN | LA | Yes |
| JetSMART | JAT | JA | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in El Calafate
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 14°C | 7°C |
| February | 14°C | 7°C |
| March | 11°C | 5°C |
| April | 8°C | 3°C |
| May | 4°C | 0°C |
| June | 1°C | -2°C |
| July | 1°C | -3°C |
| August | 2°C | -2°C |
| September | 4°C | 0°C |
| October | 8°C | 1°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 12°C | 5°C |
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