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September 6 - September 8

Cheapest

Earliest

AEP - El Calafate

$160

$164

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September 15 - September 21

AEP - El Calafate

$156

$165

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September 15 - September 20

AEP - El Calafate

$160

$165

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September 15 - September 25

AEP - El Calafate

$147

$166

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September 15 - September 24

AEP - El Calafate

$150

$166

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September 15 - September 17

AEP - El Calafate

$161

$172

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September 15 - October 6

AEP - El Calafate

$144

$176

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September 15 - October 4

AEP - El Calafate

$145

$176

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September 15 - October 10

AEP - El Calafate

$141

$176

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November 16 - December 16

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AEP - El Calafate

$212

$176

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Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

For cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, prices right now are significantly above the typical level. Fares typically range from $157–$325, with a median of $192. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $154. This is closely followed by May, where the median fare is $161, and April, with a median fare of $167. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

For direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 77.9% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, most typically involve one stopover.

A typical journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate takes about 6h 20m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct flights and those with stopovers, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.

The route from Buenos Aires to El Calafate covers a distance of 2038 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically means a flight duration that balances convenience with the opportunity to cover a significant geographical area.

How much is a round trip from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Regular price: $112 - $444

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is between $112 and $444. The current lowest deal is $164 with Aerolíneas Argentinas for travel from Sep 6-Sep 8.

now $164

Low $112

High $444

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is June, with a median price of $154. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $565. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

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Flights from $154

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Flights from $565

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Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$329

$297

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$313

$269

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$328

$277

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$330

$267

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$350

$301

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$293

$258

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$347 → $257

26%

1 night

Aug 29 - Aug 30

$347 → $262

25%

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$347 → $269

23%

6 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 16

$330 → $258

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires - El Calafate route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices around $154

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $154.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 20m

The median flight time for this route is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

77.9% of deals are direct flights

Most deals for this route are direct, with 77.9% of recent fares being non-stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aerolíneas Argentinas offers direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas is a key airline providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate appear frequently.

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Cheapest

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery offers a convenient option for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, with prices from $165.

📍 ~6 km from Buenos Aires city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$165

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Ministro Pistarini International is another choice for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, with prices from $183.

📍 ~25 km from Buenos Aires city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$183

El Calafate main airports to arrive at

Comandante Armando Tola International (FTE)

Cheapest

Arrive at Comandante Armando Tola International Airport for direct access to El Calafate.

📍 ~20 km from El Calafate (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$164

Airports nearby El Calafate used as alternative

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International (RGL)

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International is a useful alternative within Argentina, avoiding international border complexities.

📍 ~280 km from El Calafate (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Teniente Julio Gallardo (PNT)

Teniente Julio Gallardo is the closest alternative, ideal for itineraries including both Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine National Parks.

📍 ~200 km from El Calafate (reachable by car, involves border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$325

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International (PUQ)

Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International is a major regional hub with good infrastructure and service reliability.

📍 ~360 km from El Calafate (reachable by bus or car, involves border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$320

Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International (USH)

Cheapest

Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International offers excellent connectivity to major Argentinian hubs for a Patagonian circuit.

📍 ~460 km from El Calafate (generally requires a separate flight)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Hermes Quijada International (RGA)

Hermes Quijada International is an alternative domestic Argentinian airport within the southern region.

📍 ~500 km from El Calafate (difficult land access, involves border crossing and ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$206

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Oct 21

El Calafate, Argentina

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Sep 22

El Calafate, Argentina

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$1,361

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

Historically, the best time to book flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $233. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees average prices around $262. For travelers planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance shows an average price of $308, while booking 60+ days out has an average price of $296. These trends are based on pricing data observed across the trailing quarter.

A flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is typically considered a good deal if it costs $157 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter has been $192. Prices at the 75th percentile historically reached $325, indicating that deals below $157 represent significant savings. This threshold is based on pricing data from the past 90 days.

Historically, June has offered the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, with a median price of $154. May also presents a good value, with a median price of $161. April follows closely with a median price of $167. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $192 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

How much is a round trip from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires - El Calafate route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices around $154

Direct flights take 6h 20m

77.9% of deals are direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

El Calafate main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby El Calafate used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Calafate

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

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