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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 24.6% of flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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

The typical direct flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate has a median duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2068 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 14 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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, this route is classified as one with frequent price changes. This means that prices tend to fluctuate, and an alert can help travelers identify good deals as they become available across the trailing quarter.

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Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Overview

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

For cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, the most affordable months to fly are typically May and June, both with a median fare of $216. Following these, September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $375. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel costs.

Fares for this route typically range from $356–$744, with a median of $526. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find good prices.

When flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 24.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have one or more layovers on your journey.

A typical journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate takes about 3h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, with non-stop flights also averaging 3h 20m. However, connecting flights can extend the total travel time significantly, with a median connecting journey taking 23h 48m.

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

Regular price: $133 - $532

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is typically between $133 and $532. The current lowest deal is $122 with B&H Airlines, for travel from Jan 19-Feb 2.

now $122

Low $133

High $532

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The cheapest month to fly from BUE to FTE is May, with a median price of $216. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1241. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $216

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$298

$244

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$333

$239

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$308

$258

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$260

$191

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$242

$205

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$151

$138

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$297 → $198

33%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

$273 → $181

34%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$301 → $210

30%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

$295 → $208

30%

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 May or June for the lowest prices.

Historically, May and June offer median prices of $216, the lowest for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 20m.

Direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate typically take 3 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 24.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

B&H Airlines offers direct flights.

B&H Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

Buenos Aires main airports to depart from

Ministro Pistarini International (EZE)

Cheapest

Ministro Pistarini International Airport offers flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)

Aeroparque Jorge Newbery is another option for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

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

💸 Flights from ~$154

El Calafate main airports to arrive at

Comandante Armando Tola International (FTE)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$122

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, with direct road connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~$130

Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Calafate

Insights for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

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

Regular price: $133 - $532

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is typically between $133 and $532. The current lowest deal is $122 with B&H Airlines, for travel from Jan 19-Feb 2.

now $122

Low $133

High $532

The cheapest time to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The cheapest month to fly from BUE to FTE is May, with a median price of $216. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1241. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $216

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,241

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AEP - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (AEP) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$298

$244

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$333

$239

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$308

$258

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$260

$191

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

Aerolíneas Argentinas

$242

$205

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

EZE - El Calafate

Buenos Aires (EZE) - El Calafate (FTE)

B&H Airlines

$151

$138

One-way

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

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$297 → $198

33%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

$273 → $181

34%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$301 → $210

30%

2 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 14

$295 → $208

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate