Cheap flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

One-way fares from $33 · BUE → FTE · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates El Calafate → Buenos Aires
Cheapest fare
$33

JetSmart · Tue, Dec 1

Cheapest month
December

from $33

Direct flights
Yes

JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas

Flight time
3h 16m

2,070 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $40
  2. December 2026 Cheapest $33
  3. January 2027 $33
  4. February 2027 $61
  5. March 2027 $33
  6. April 2027 $70
  7. May 2027 $98
  8. August 2027 $134

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

JetSmart
Depart04:45 Tue, Dec 1EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$33one way, per person
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JetSmart
Depart04:45 Thu, Dec 10EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$52one way, per person
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JetSmart
Depart04:30 Mon, Dec 28EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$85one way, per person
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JetSmart
Depart04:45 Tue, Dec 15EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$87one way, per person
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Aerolineas Argentinas
Depart10:30 Tue, Dec 8AEP → FTE 3h 20m · Direct
$98one way, per person
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JetSmart
Depart04:30 Sun, Dec 6EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$116one way, per person
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JetSmart
Depart04:30 Mon, Dec 14EZE → FTE 3h 16m · Direct
$129one way, per person
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Aerolineas Argentinas
Depart04:35 Wed, Dec 16AEP → FTE 4h 15m · 1 stop
$166one way, per person
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About flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate

Buenos Aires (BUE) and El Calafate (FTE) are about 2,070 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 16m, and recent direct fares were with JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $33, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $33 with JetSmart, departing Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $33 to $134.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $33 one way.

Are there direct flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas.

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

A direct flight takes about 3h 16m. Buenos Aires and El Calafate are around 2,070 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Recent fares on this route were with JetSmart and Aerolineas Argentinas.

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