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Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate from $153

BUE — FTE
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Sat 7/1104:30 -
Nonstop3h 16m
Wed 11/1108:41 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 21/10$297
Sat 31/1004:30 -
Nonstop3h 19m
Fri 6/1120:33 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 21/10$300
Mon 26/1004:30 -
Nonstop3h 16m
Thu 29/1008:29 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 24/10$327
Sat 24/1004:30 -
Nonstop3h 19m
Sat 31/1008:29 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 23/10$332
Sat 7/1116:30 -
Nonstop3h 16m
Wed 11/1108:41 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 23/10$334
Tue 24/1116:34 -
Nonstop3h 16m
Sat 28/1120:26 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 22/10$347
Sat 24/1004:30 -
Nonstop3h 19m
Mon 2/1108:31 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 21/10$349
Sat 24/1004:30 -
Nonstop3h 19m
Sun 1/1108:26 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 21/10$362
Tue 10/1116:34 -
Nonstop3h 16m
Thu 12/1120:18 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 21/10$369
Wed 9/1205:30 -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 16/1208:20 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Deal found 25/10$372

Find flight deals from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Round-trip from

$281

One-way from

$153

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$369

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
JetSMART
  • JetSMART
  • 20/2-25/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 17m total
  • Buenos Aires to El Calafate
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Aerolineas Argentinas
  • Aerolineas Argentinas
  • 10/3-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Buenos Aires to El Calafate
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 10/3

04:10-07:30

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$153
Fastest return journey

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - FTE El Calafate

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Tue 9/2

15:04-18:20

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Wed 10/3

16:15-19:35

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - FTE El Calafate

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Mon 9/11

04:30-07:46

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - FTE El Calafate

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sun 13/12

04:30-07:46

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$180

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 16/1

16:36-19:52

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

EZE Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini - FTE El Calafate

EZEFTE

Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini

Sat 7/11

04:30-07:46

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Fri 22/1

12:15-15:35

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Mon 8/3

04:10-07:30

Nonstop3h 20m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

Buenos AiresEl Calafate

AEP Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery - FTE El Calafate

AEPFTE

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery

Sat 20/3

16:34-19:50

Nonstop3h 16m

El Calafate

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Calafate from Buenos Aires with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate (average of $307). Flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

When flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

The most flights from BUE to FTE are scheduled on a Sunday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights typically cost between $314 and $533 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $281 on JetSMART (20 Feb–25 Feb).

How often are flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Buenos Aires to El Calafate flights?

Over the past year, Aerolineas Argentinas have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 27% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Calafate

See what other customers who have flown with Aerolineas Argentinas and Flybondi from Buenos Aires to El Calafate have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very Good
1,088 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Jesica,July 2026

MIA - EZE

Arrived earlier to destiny. Inside the plane was so hot when we were boarding that we could have passed out.
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very Good
1,088 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very Good
1,088 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Jesica,July 2026

MIA - EZE

Arrived earlier to destiny. Inside the plane was so hot when we were boarding that we could have passed out.
Flybondi
5.8
Fair
227 reviews
Aerolineas Argentinas
8.0
Very Good
1,088 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

5.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8
6.0
Good

Jesica,July 2026

MIA - EZE

Arrived earlier to destiny. Inside the plane was so hot when we were boarding that we could have passed out.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 vof the city. El Calafate is the only El Calafate airport and it handles 9 inbound flights from Buenos Aires per day. 0 airlines have flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    JetSMART and Aerolineas Argentinas can get you from Buenos Aires to El Calafate in just under 3h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 54m. Buenos Aires and El Calafate are separated by a distance of 2036 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are China Eastern (100%), GOL (100%) and JetSMART (95%).

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

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate (average of $307). Flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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