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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate:

• Earliest: departs at 4:05 am and lands at 7:23 am
• Latest: departs at 4:40 pm and lands at 7:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate takes 3h 18m, covering 1,265 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate range from $182 to $336, with an average of $244 over the past 12 months. Anything below $182 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $244 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $242 round-trip, compared to $253 via a layover through Trelew (REL).

JetSMART is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Aerolineas Argentinas has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate flights are:

• JetSMART: 95% on time
• Aerolineas Argentinas: 86% on time
• Flybondi: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aerolineas Argentinas and Flybondi. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

El Calafate Airport (FTE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $86 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Street Rent a Car
• FlexWays
• Localiza
• Sixt

Flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate usually depart from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini (EZE) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate most commonly connect through:

• Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Trelew (REL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• San Carlos de Bariloche Teniente Luis Candelaria (BRC) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $228 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $256, a difference of $28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and El Calafate. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• JetSMART
• Aerolineas Argentinas

Flying via Trelew (REL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 7h 26m via Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH) and 8h 22m via San Carlos de Bariloche Teniente Luis Candelaria (BRC).

Among airlines operating Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to El Calafate flights:

• JetSMART: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetSMART: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aerolineas Argentinas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetSMART: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.