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Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate from C$ 76

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUE — FTE
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are usually found in June or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Buenos Aires (BUE) to El Calafate (FTE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 May 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 239

One-way from

C$ 76

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 328

Good round-trip deal

C$ 191 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 122 or less
Aerolineas Argentinas
  • Aerolineas Argentinas
  • 4/6-7/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Buenos Aires to El Calafate
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Aerolineas Argentinas
  • Aerolineas Argentinas
  • 31/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Buenos Aires to El Calafate
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2025.

Wed 4/64:10 a.m.AEP - FTE
Nonstop3h 20mAerolineas Argentinas
Sat 7/65:45 p.m.FTE - AEP
Nonstop3h 00mAerolineas Argentinas
Deal found 7/5C$ 239
Mon 2/612:35 p.m.AEP - FTE
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/612:15 p.m.FTE - AEP
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5C$ 242
Sun 1/65:00 a.m.EZE - FTE
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/68:25 p.m.FTE - EZE
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5C$ 458

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2025.
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El Calafate

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 4/6

4:10 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Sat 7/6

5:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 239

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 2/6

12:35 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 4/6

12:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop2h 55m

C$ 242

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 1/6

5:00 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

El Calafate

Sun 1/6

8:25 p.m.-11:25 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 458

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 31/5

3:15 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 76

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 2/6

7:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 77

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE - FTE

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Wed 4/6

5:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 215

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP - FTE

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Tue 3/6

8:50 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop26h 40m

C$ 236

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Deals found on 7/5

Best time to book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

How far ahead should I book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUE to FTE?

Find hourly flight availability from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 May 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Explore weekly flight availability from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 May 2025.

The most flights from BUE to FTE are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in El Calafate by month

Plan your trip to El Calafate by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Calafate ranges from 3.0 - 19.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 19.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit El Calafate when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

Temperature in El Calafate by month

Plan your trip to El Calafate by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Calafate, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 13.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Calafate

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Calafate. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Calafate. Reviews last updated 7 May 2025.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
860 reviews
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Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
860 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.1
Very good
860 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Firuz,Dec 2024

EZE - SLA

Great airline on time and friendly staff. Check-in and boarding even at EZE was easy and straight forward and fast.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires?

    For a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, you will be flying into El Calafate. El Calafate (FTE) is just 16.9 km from the centre of the city. El Calafate is the only El Calafate airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Buenos Aires per day. 2 airlines have flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate round-trip?

    Flying on Aerolineas Argentinas is currently your cheapest option to El Calafate, with prices starting at C$ 239. This flight start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate consider choosing JetSMART (90%), JetSMART (90%) or Aerolineas Argentinas (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    The cheapest flight price from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is C$ 191. On average you can expect to pay C$ 227. The most popular route, (Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - El Calafate), can usually be booked for C$ 309.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FlybondiCheapestC$ 191AverageC$ 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Aerolineas ArgentinasCheapestC$ 312AverageC$ 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time59%
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