Cheap flights from São Paulo to El Calafate from £276

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Sun, Jul 19
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£276
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Tue, Jul 21
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£296
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Wed, Jul 22
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£298
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Thu, Jul 23
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£298
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Mon, Jul 20
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£299
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Fri, Jul 24
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£305
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£596
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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£602
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£604
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
São Paulo GRUEl Calafate FTE
£606
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 24
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£666
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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£667
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How much do flights to El Calafate cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£276

Cheapest round-trip

£596

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
São Paulo–Guarulhos International
Arrive to
Comandante Armando Tola International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from São Paulo to El Calafate

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
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
5 Jul
0°C-3°C
12 Jul
74%
2°C-3°C
Monday
6 Jul
2°C-2°C
13 Jul
23%
1°C-5°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
43%
1°C-3°C
14 Jul
1°C-5°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
1°C-4°C
15 Jul
28%
-1°C-6°C
Thursday
9 Jul
0°C-4°C
16 Jul
21%
1°C-2°C
Friday
10 Jul
74%
1°C-4°C
17 Jul
-2°C-6°C
Saturday
11 Jul
86%
1°C-4°C
18 Jul
2°C-1°C
Travelers usually depart from São Paulo–Guarulhos International, São Paulo–Congonhas, or Viracopos International when they travel from São Paulo to El Calafate. The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, and JetSMART. São Paulo and El Calafate have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from São Paulo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, London, Salvador, Florianópolis, Foz do Iguaçu, Porto Alegre, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Manchester, Recife, Manaus, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Madrid, Porto Seguro, Goiânia, Paris.
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, Lima, San Francisco, Trelew, Calama, Lisbon, New York, Brussels, Reykjavik, Los Angeles.
Which airports are there in São Paulo?
São Paulo is mainly served by São Paulo–Guarulhos International. But there are other airports nearby, including São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International.
What airports are near São Paulo?
The main airport in São Paulo is São Paulo–Guarulhos International. It is also served by Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos.
Which airlines fly between São Paulo and El Calafate?
Currently, you can fly between São Paulo and El Calafate with Aerolineas Argentinas, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART.
When’s the best time to travel between São Paulo and El Calafate?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between São Paulo 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 São Paulo and El Calafate?
Traveling between São Paulo 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 São Paulo?
There are a number of airports in and around São Paulo. The main one is São Paulo–Guarulhos International and other nearby airports include Aeroporto Internacional de São José dos Campos
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo 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 São Paulo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between São Paulo and El Calafate arrive?
What time do flights between São Paulo and El Calafate depart?
What time do flights between São Paulo and El Calafate arrive?

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