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

Across the trailing 90 days, 75.8% of flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate were direct. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route can find non-stop options. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This suggests that while direct flights are common, connecting flights typically involve a single intermediate 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, covering a distance of 2038 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes. This difference in flight time highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with an intermediate stop.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is recommended. Historically, deals on this route are classified as frequent, indicating that prices tend to fluctuate often. This means there are regular opportunities to find favorable fares. An alert can help you track these changes and potentially secure a better price for your travel.

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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, the most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $154. Other economical options include May, where the median fare is $161, and April, with a median of $167. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate typically range from $159–$365, with a median price of $191. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with a direct flight share of 75.8%. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This high percentage of direct flights means you have a strong chance of finding a non-stop option for your journey.

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

The distance between Buenos Aires and El Calafate is 2038 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance is substantial enough to warrant careful consideration of flight times and potential connections.

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

Regular price: $103 - $398

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

Regular prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate typically range from $103 to $398. The current lowest deal is $151 with Aerolíneas Argentinas, for travel from Mar 5-Mar 16.

now $151

Low $103

High $398

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

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$425

$318

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$455

$336

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$449

$376

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$314

$281

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$448

$383

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$443

$389

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$384 → $274

29%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$449 → $376

16%

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

$283 → $218

23%

1 night

Sep 11 - Sep 12

$448 → $383

14%

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 roundtrip 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 offers the lowest median prices at $154 for Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 20m

The typical flight duration from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is 6 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights are dominant, making up 75.8% of recent Buenos Aires to El Calafate routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aerolíneas Argentinas offers direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas provides direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are frequent, appearing often.

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Cheapest

Ministro Pistarini International Airport offers flights to El Calafate, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~28 km from Buenos Aires city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

El Calafate main airports to arrive at

Comandante Armando Tola International (FTE)

Cheapest

Comandante Armando Tola International Airport is a convenient arrival point for El Calafate.

📍 ~16 km from El Calafate (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby El Calafate used as alternative

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International (RGL)

Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International is a reliable domestic alternative for El Calafate, despite the 3-4 hour drive.

📍 ~300 km from El Calafate (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Calafate

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are found when booking within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $233. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $262. For bookings made 28-59 days in advance, the average price was $308, indicating that last-minute booking typically offers better value on this route across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is considered to be $159 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed during that 90-day period. The median price for this route was $191, while prices in the upper quartile reached $365. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below $159 can help identify a favorable deal.

Historically, June has offered the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, with a median price of $154. May also presented competitive prices, with a median of $161. April followed with a median price of $167. These months typically provide better value compared to the annual median price of $191 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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

Regular price: $103 - $398

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

Regular prices for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate typically range from $103 to $398. The current lowest deal is $151 with Aerolíneas Argentinas, for travel from Mar 5-Mar 16.

now $151

Low $103

High $398

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

Aerolíneas Argentinas

Last-minute flights going from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$425

$318

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$455

$336

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$449

$376

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$314

$281

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$448

$383

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$443

$389

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$384 → $274

29%

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$449 → $376

16%

2 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 4

$283 → $218

23%

1 night

Sep 11 - Sep 12

$448 → $383

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate