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Cheapest round-trip
$1,416
Typical prices: $1,392-$1,599
Avianca
Fri 3/2Wed 3/14
ORD - FTE • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$632
Typical prices: $511-$583
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/3
ORD - FTE • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to El Calafate (ORD-FTE)

 

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Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:49 am - 7:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
33h 04m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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9:20 am - 8:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 10m3 stops San Carlos de Bariloche Teniente Luis Candelaria Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Bogotá El Dorado
$1,611Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 14
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5:45 am - 7:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
35h 05m3 stops Punta Cana Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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8:55 pm - 9:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Bogotá El Dorado
$1,946Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16
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4:30 pm - 7:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
47h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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8:26 am - 12:21 amFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 55m3 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Miami Denver Intl
$1,976Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 14
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5:45 am - 6:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
21h 15m2 stops Punta Cana Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
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8:55 pm - 9:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Bogotá El Dorado
$1,978Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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7:49 am - 7:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
33h 04m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Miami Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:30 pm - 8:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Bogotá El Dorado
$1,984Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:50 am - 8:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
32h 10m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Bogotá El Dorado Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery
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7:50 pm - 8:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 40m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Bogotá El Dorado
$2,087Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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2:13 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
41h 42m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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5:30 pm - 12:46 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 16m2 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Panama City Tocumen Intl
$2,142Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 14
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10:05 am - 8:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
43h 25m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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8:55 pm - 7:58 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
49h 03m3 stops Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
$2,265Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:35 am - 7:30 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-FTE El Calafate
20h 55m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini
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6:50 pm - 8:30 pmFTE  El Calafate-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 40m2 stops Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Bogotá El Dorado
$3,543Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate typically range from $1,392 to $1,599. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,416, on Avianca.

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One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate

When to book flights from Chicago to El Calafate

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,416 to $9,813. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $884, which is 51% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at El Calafate Airport (FTE)?

    El Calafate Airport (FTE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at El Calafate (FTE).

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to El Calafate. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,003 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,602, a difference of $599.

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

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and El Calafate?

    El Calafate is 2 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Argentina Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $1,003, about $599 less than Tuesday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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