Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, Aerolineas Argentinas or JetSMART?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate are Aerolineas Argentinas and JetSMART. With an average price for the route of $323 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aerolineas Argentinas is the most popular choice. JetSMART is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $213 and an overall rating of 6.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate take?

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Nonstop flights from Buenos Aires generally make it to El Calafate in 3h 16m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,282 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Buenos Aires and El Calafate per day?

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Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Buenos Aires and land in El Calafate, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 4:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Buenos Aires and El Calafate per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Buenos Aires and land in El Calafate, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 4:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate was $79 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

A passport is not required to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from El Calafate, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from El Calafate, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

Question 9

Which airports will I be using when flying from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

On your way to El Calafate, you’ll fly out from one of these Buenos Aires airports: Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini. You’ll be landing at El Calafate.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Buenos Aires at 4:10 am and will be landing in El Calafate at 7:30 am.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate jets off at 4:45 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. They are: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSMART. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Flybondi at $122 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Flybondi.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. They are: Aerolineas Argentinas, Flybondi and JetSMART. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Flybondi at $122 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Flybondi.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate.

Question 16

On which days can I fly direct from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate on a daily basis.

Question 17

Does Ministro Pistarini International Airport have any lounges for passengers to relax in?

Accepted Answer

There are a few different lounges that you can rest in if you have some time to kill before your flight takes off from Ministro Pistarini International Airport. The Aeropuertos VIP Club can be found in Terminal A, while both the Star Alliance Lounge and the American Airlines Admirals Club are in Terminal B.

Question 18

What services does El Palomar Airport have for travelers with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Every terminal in El Palomar Airport is accessible for travelers that have disabilities or limited mobility. The airport is also equipped with wheelchairs that passengers can use at no cost. If you will need assistance while navigating through the airport, make sure to contact your airline ahead of your departure, and an employee will be present to help you with anything you need.

Question 19

How can I get from El Calafate Airport to the city center?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways that you can travel from El Calafate Airport to the city’s downtown area. If you choose to drive, the trip will normally take you anywhere from 20 to 25min. You can also take the VES Patagonia Airport Shuttle, which will bring you to the city center in around 35min. A one-way ticket for this shuttle bus costs around R$500 ($87).

Question 20

Is there an on-site hotel at El Calafate Airport?

Accepted Answer

While there is no on-site hotel at El Calafate Airport, there are a few hotels that are just a short drive away. For example, the Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate is less than a 20min drive from the airport.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is March, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $297 respectively.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate is March, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $297 respectively.

Question 23

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate.

Question 24

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Calafate from Buenos Aires is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 25

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to El Calafate with an airline and back to Buenos Aires with another airline.

Question 26

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to El Calafate from Buenos Aires up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 27

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

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Weekly flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate historically see delays in approximately 24% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 138 minutes.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Aerolineas Argentinas have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 27% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Buenos Aires and El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Buenos Aires to El Calafate were found on Aerolineas Argentinas ($179) and JetSMART ($182).

Question 34

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Buenos Aires to El Calafate were found on Aerolineas Argentinas ($179) and JetSMART ($182).

Question 35

What is the cheapest Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate costs $106 on the route between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) and El Calafate (FTE). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 26% cheaper than other Buenos Aires-El Calafate routes. The most popular route is between Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and El Calafate (FTE).

Question 36

What is the cheapest Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate costs $106 on the route between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) and El Calafate (FTE). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 26% cheaper than other Buenos Aires-El Calafate routes. The most popular route is between Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and El Calafate (FTE).

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 39

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $281, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 40

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buenos Aires to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $281, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to El Calafate from Buenos Aires usually cost between $211 and $365 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $179 on Aerolineas Argentinas (Oct 2-Oct 10).

Question 42

What are the most popular airlines flying to El Calafate?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to El Calafate is Aerolineas Argentinas, followed by Flybondi and JetSMART.

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