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El Calafate.$151 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Thu, 5 Jun.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.
El Calafate.$168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Sat, 24 May.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Sat, 17 May, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Sat, 24 May, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
El Calafate.$198 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Dec, returning Thu, 11 Dec.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
El Calafate.$220 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.
El Calafate.$232 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Wed, 11 Feb.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound indirect flight with Aerolineas Argentinas, departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound indirect flight with Aerolineas Argentinas, departs from El Calafate on Wed, 11 Feb, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
El Calafate.$239 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.
El Calafate.$240 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.
El Calafate.$249 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Aerolineas Argentinas.Outbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in El Calafate.Inbound direct flight with Aerolineas Argentinas departs from El Calafate on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $354
May
from $168
Jun
from $151
Jul
from $403
Aug
from $257
Sep
from $254
Oct
from $220
Nov
from $261
Dec
from $198
Jan
from $239
Feb
from $232
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Compare routes from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than El Calafate.

Buenos Aires to El Calafate: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$151
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAerolineas Argentinas
Average flights per week81

Finding cheap flights from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate is $151. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate.
Aerolineas Argentinas, LATAM Airlines and GOL Linhas Aéreas fly direct from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate.
As of April 2025, there are 75 flights per week flying from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate.
The cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery to El Calafate is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to El Calafate but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to El Calafate is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aerolineas Argentinas offers the cheapest flight tickets to El Calafate.

Travelling from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Calafate Airport (FTE): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Every week, there are 49 Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 04:10 Aerolineas Argentinas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:15 with Aerolineas Argentinas.

  • Leave enough time to make your AEP to FTE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Aerolineas Argentinas is your gateway to discovering El Calafate (and perhaps some other great corners of Argentina!). Browse the direct flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Aerolineas Argentinas.

  • Aerolineas Argentinas is the most punctual carrier that offers AEP to FTE flights. A reliable 81.75% of its services on this route arrive on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • Currently, $69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $151. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from AEP to FTE, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from AEP to FTE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)

  • Jorge Newbery Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Central Buenos Aires to Jorge Newbery Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near AEP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an El Calafate Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, FlexWays or Sixt and explore beyond El Calafate's main sights.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from El Calafate Airport around three weeks before you travel.

Getting from El Calafate Airport (FTE) to central El Calafate

  • El Calafate Airport to the centre of El Calafate has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

When to fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to El Calafate based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate Airport for January if you want to explore El Calafate during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from AEP to FTE in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Argentina

  • You've done El Calafate, now it's time to discover other parts of Argentina. Journey about 257 kilometres south-east to Rio Gallegos to check off its popular sights. From Laguna Azul to Museo de Arte Eduardo Minnicelli and Museo de los Pioneros, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 499 kilometres south-east of El Calafate, Rio Grande is another essential stop in Argentina. No visit is complete without checking out Museo Municipal Virginia Choquintel, Museo Fueguino de Arte and Lighthouse Cabo Domingo.

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