What percentage of Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant portion of flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate were direct. Approximately 75.8% of flights on this route were direct, offering travelers a more convenient option. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct flights are prevalent, connecting options typically involve a single stop.

What's the flight time from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

The typical direct flight time from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is 3 hours and 20 minutes. This duration is based on a median of 200 minutes for direct services. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases to 5 hours and 50 minutes, or 350 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2038 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate have been frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor them. Setting a price alert can help you stay informed about price changes over time. Based on observations from the trailing 30 days, frequent price movements are characteristic of this route.

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Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, June stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $154. This is followed by May, where the median fare is $161, and April, with a median of $167. These months offer the best opportunities for budget-conscious travel.

Fares for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate typically range from $159–$365, with a median price of $191. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. Approximately 16% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals appear frequently.

When considering direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with a direct share of 75.8%. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers can expect a typical journey with one stopover.

A typical journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, including any connections, takes approximately 6h 20m. This duration accounts for the overall travel time from origin to destination.

The distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is 2038 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is neither very short nor very long, suitable for a range of travel plans.

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

Regular price: $108 - $384

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

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is between 108 USD and 384 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Oct 3 to Oct 17.

now $162

Low $108

High $384

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.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $154

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $565

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

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Tue, Aug 18

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Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$615

$473

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$461

$360

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$611

$432

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$615

$445

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$561

$446

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$494

$446

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$625 → $406

35%

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$553 → $363

34%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

$534 → $352

34%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$537 → $363

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires - El Calafate route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June, May, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 20m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

75.8% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with B&H Airlines offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers deals

B&H Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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

Fly from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for a convenient and budget-friendly start to El Calafate.

📍 ~7 km from Buenos Aires city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Choose Ministro Pistarini International for a wider range of flight options to El Calafate.

📍 ~30 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

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📍 ~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 the most practical domestic alternative for El Calafate, despite the drive.

📍 ~200 km from El Calafate (reachable by car, ~3-4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$196

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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. During this period, the average price for flights was around $233. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase to $262. Prices typically peak at 28-59 days before departure, averaging $308, before slightly decreasing for bookings made 60+ days out to an average of $296. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate was considered to be $159 or less. The median price for this route was $191, indicating that about half of all observed prices were below this amount. Prices historically started to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of prices being $365 or less. Therefore, aiming for a fare below $159 typically represents a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate have been June, May, and April. In June, the median price was $154, making it the most affordable month. May followed closely with a median price of $161, and April had a median price of $167. The annual median price for this route was $191, suggesting that these months consistently offered prices below the yearly average.

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Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

A typical journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, including any connections, takes approximately 6h 20m. This duration accounts for the overall travel time from origin to destination.

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

Regular price: $108 - $384

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

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is between 108 USD and 384 USD. The current lowest deal is 162 USD with B&H Airlines, for travel from Oct 3 to Oct 17.

now $162

Low $108

High $384

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

June

Cheapest

Flights from $154

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $565

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

B&H Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$615

$473

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$461

$360

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$611

$432

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$615

$445

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$561

$446

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$494

$446

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 23

$625 → $406

35%

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$553 → $363

34%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

$534 → $352

34%

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$537 → $363

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires - El Calafate route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June, May, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 20m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

75.8% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with B&H Airlines offering direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers deals

B&H Airlines has offered recent deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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

Fly from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery for a convenient and budget-friendly start to El Calafate.

📍 ~7 km from Buenos Aires city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Choose Ministro Pistarini International for a wider range of flight options to El Calafate.

📍 ~30 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

Fly into El Calafate to begin your Patagonia adventure, with easy access to glaciers.

📍 ~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 the most practical domestic alternative for El Calafate, despite the drive.

📍 ~200 km from El Calafate (reachable by car, ~3-4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Calafate

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Nov 05

El Calafate, Argentina

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$1,447

$1,257

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El Calafate, Argentina

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$1,446

$1,257

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Business Class

From AEP

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Nov 04

El Calafate, Argentina

70% AI deal score

$1,433

$1,260

Save $173

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Nov 16

El Calafate, Argentina

66% AI deal score

$1,261

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Business Class

From AEP

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Nov 15

El Calafate, Argentina

66% AI deal score

$1,264

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Business Class

From AEP

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Nov 05

El Calafate, Argentina

66% AI deal score

$1,267

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Business Class

From AEP

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Jan 21

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66% AI deal score

$1,267

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

Cheap Flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Today’s best flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Overview

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 below the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 20m

75.8% of flights are direct

B&H Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent on 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

Best Elite deals to El Calafate

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

When is the best time to book flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

How do I know if a Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

What percentage of Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Should I set a price alert for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Related routes

More routes from Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Overview

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 below the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Direct flights take 6h 20m

75.8% of flights are direct

B&H Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent on 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

Best Elite deals to El Calafate

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Nov 04

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Nov 15

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

When is the best time to book flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

How do I know if a Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

What percentage of Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights are direct?